AAPC-CPC Exam Details

  • Exam Code
    :AAPC-CPC
  • Exam Name
    :Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certification
    :AAPC Certifications
  • Vendor
    :AAPC
  • Total Questions
    :475 Q&As
  • Last Updated
    :May 24, 2026

AAPC AAPC-CPC Online Questions & Answers

  • Question 351:

    A 78-year-old patient with intermittent asthma with exacerbation is in her pulmonologist's office for pulmonary function testing. The pulmonologist performs spirometry with flow-volume loops, measuring before and after administering a bronchodilator.

    What CPT(R) and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

    A. 94060, 94010, J45.901
    B. 94060, J45.21
    C. 94070, 94010, J45.901
    D. 94070, 94010, J45.21

  • Question 352:

    Which one of the following terms refers to inflammation of the liver?

    A. Dermatitis
    B. Gastritis
    C. Hepatitis
    D. Arthritis

  • Question 353:

    A catheter is placed from the femoral artery into the right common carotid, with imaging of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid and bilateral external carotids.

    Which CPT(R) codes are reported?

    A. 36222, 36227 x 2
    B. 36223, 36227 x 2
    C. 36224-50, 36227-51 x 2
    D. 36225, 36227-51 x 2

  • Question 354:

    A patient arrives with stridor and respiratory distress. The provider performs a microlaryngoscopy using a Parsons laryngoscope and magnifying telescope. A bronchoscopy is also performed using a 2.5 Storz bronchoscope. The findings include subglottic web and stenosis with laryngeal edema suggestive of reflux.

    There is also significant collapse of the trachea at the carina and into the main bronchi bilaterally.

    What CPT(R) coding is reported?

    A. 31622, 31526-51
    B. 31629, 31526-51
    C. 31622, 69990
    D. 31622, 31526-51, 69990

  • Question 355:

    Four malignant peritoneal tumors are excised, the largest measuring 15 cm.

    What CPT(R) and ICD-10-CM coding is reported?

    A. 49205, K66.9
    B. 49204, C48.2
    C. 49205, C48.2
    D. 49205, C76.2

  • Question 356:

    A 49-year-old patient arrives with hearing loss in his left ear. Impedance testing via tympanometry is performed.

    What CPT code is reported?

    A. 92570
    B. 92567
    C. 92557
    D. 92550

  • Question 357:

    A patient with empyema requires a Schede thoracoplasty.

    What CPT code is reported for this procedure?

    A. 32906
    B. 32999
    C. 32905
    D. 32900

  • Question 358:

    A patient was brought to the operating room to repair a meniscal tear. An arthroscope is inserted into the trocar to examine the knee. Tibial plateau was in good condition. The posterior horn of the medial meniscus showed a complex tear. Using basket forceps and a full radius resector, the tear is debrided back to a healthy peripheral rim. The lateral meniscus was intact without evidence of tears.

    What CPT code is reported for the repair?

    A. 29881
    B. 27405
    C. 29880
    D. 27403

  • Question 359:

    View MR 003396

    MR 003396

    Operative Report

    Preoperative Diagnosis: Acute MI, severe left main arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease

    Postoperative Diagnosis: Acute MI, severe left main arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease

    Procedure Performed: Placement of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) right common femoral artery

    Description of Procedure: Patient's right groin was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Right common femoral artery is found, and an incision is made over the artery exposing it. The artery is opened transversely, and the tip of the balloon catheter was placed in the right common femoral artery. The balloon pump had good waveform. The balloon pump catheter is secured to his skin after local anesthesia of 2 cc of 1% Xylocaine is used to numb the area. The balloon pump is secured with a 0-silk suture. The patient has sterile dressing placed. The patient tolerated the procedure. There were no complications.

    What CPT coding is reported for this case?

    A. 33975
    B. 33967
    C. 33970
    D. 33973

  • Question 360:

    The procedure is performed at an outpatient radiology department. From a left femoral access, the catheter is placed in the abdominal aorta and is then selectively placed in the celiac trunk and manipulated up into the common hepatic artery for an abdominal angiography. Dye is injected, and imaging is obtained.

    The provider performs the supervision and interpretation.

    What CPT codes are reported?

    A. 36246, 75716-26
    B. 36246, 75726-26
    C. 36246, 75635-26
    D. 36246, 75741-26

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