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AAPC CPC Practice Exam Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified) A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? A. 11626 B. 11626, 12004-51 C. 11626...

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AAPC CPC Exam What type of provider goes through approximately 26 1/2 months of education and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? - Answer-Physician Assistant (PA) The ____ describes whether specific medical items, services, treatment procedures, or technologies are considered medically necessary under Medicare - Answer-National Coverage Determinations LCD's only have jurisdiction in their ____ area. - Answer-Regional ABN stands for - Answer-Advance B...

Derm/o - skin Dermat/o - skin Hidr/o - sweat, perspiration Kerat/o - Keratin, horny layer of skin Melan/o - Dark, black, melanin Onych/o - nail Seb/o - sebum, sebaceous gland Trich/o - hair Arthr/o - joint Burs/o - bursa, sac of fluid near joint Chondr/o - cartilage

When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage? - Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) MAC stands for what!? - Medicare administrative contractor What is the definition of coding? - Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement. How many c...

What type of provider goes through approximately 26 1/2 months of education and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? - Physician Assistant (PA) The ____ describes whether specific medical items, services, treatment procedures, or technologies are considered medically necessary under Medicare - National Coverage Determinations LCD's only have jurisdiction in their ____ area. - Regional ABN stands for - Advance Beneficiary Notice HIPPA was made into law ...

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