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Practice Q&A For Medical Coding Certification Exams 2023

Sure, here are some practice questions for the medical coding certification exams in 2023:

  1. Which of the following is not a required element for an E/M service to be considered a level 3 visit (CPT code 99233)?
  1. A) A comprehensive history
  2. B) A detailed examination
  3. C) A moderate level of medical decision-making
  4. D) Two of the three key components must be met

Answer: A) A comprehensive history. A level 3 visit requires a detailed history, a detailed examination, and a moderate level of medical decision-making. A comprehensive history is required for a level 5 visit (CPT code 99205).

  1. A patient undergoes a laparoscopic cholecystectomy for the treatment of cholelithiasis. Which of the following CPT codes would be used to report this procedure?
  1. A) 47562
  2. B) 43239
  3. C) 43235
  4. D) 47564

Answer: D) 47564. This is the CPT code for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. CPT code 43239 is used for an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy. CPT code 43235 is used for an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with control of bleeding.

  1. A patient presents with chest pain and is diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following ICD-10-CM codes would be used to report this diagnosis?
  1. A) I20.9
  2. B) I21.4
  3. C) I22.0
  4. D) I25.2

Answer: B) I21.4. This is the ICD-10-CM code for acute myocardial infarction of the inferior wall. ICD-10-CM code I20.9 is used for angina pectoris, unspecified. ICD-10-CM code I22.0 is used for subsequent myocardial infarction of the same type as the initial episode. ICD-10-CM code I25.2 is used for old myocardial infarction.

  1. A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is seen for a routine office visit. The patient’s blood pressure is elevated, but there are no other significant findings. Which of the following ICD-10-CM codes would be used to report this encounter?
  1. A) E11.9, I10
  2. B) E11.9, R03.0
  3. C) E11.59, R03.0
  4. D) E11.59, I10

Answer: D) E11.59, I10. This encounter would be coded as type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications (E11.59) and essential hypertension (I10).

Note: These practice questions are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be used as actual exam questions. The actual exam questions may differ in content and format. It is important to review the current exam guidelines and study materials provided by the certification organization in order to prepare for the exam.