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AAPC CPC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Compliance & Regulations | 8-10% | - HIPAA, fraud & abuse - Reimbursement rules |
| Topic 2: Modifiers | 5-7% | |
| Topic 3: Reimbursement & Revenue Cycle | 5-7% | |
| Topic 4: CPT® Coding | 45-50% | - Radiology, Pathology/Laboratory, Medicine - Surgery (10000–69999) - Evaluation & Management (E/M) |
| Topic 5: ICD-10-CM Coding | 15-17% | - Diagnosis coding guidelines - Code selection & sequencing |
| Topic 6: HCPCS Level II Coding | 5-7% | |
| Topic 7: Medical Terminology & Anatomy | 8-10% |
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The official AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) outline defines 7 domains. The leading three are Modifiers (5-7%), Medical Terminology & Anatomy (8-10%), and CPT® Coding (45-50%). The full list is in the topics section above, and GuideTorrent's 455 practice questions cover each one.
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AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Sample Questions:
A comatose patient is seen in the ER. The patient has a history of depression. Drug testing confirm she overdosed on tricyclic antidepressant drugs doxepin, amoxapine, and clomipramine.
What CPTcode is reported?
- A. 80366
- B. 80335
- C. 80338
- D. 80332
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Dr. Meredith sees Mr. Hollis (new patient) for the first time In the Community Rest Home. She documents a visit with medical decision making of moderate complexity. She spends 20 minutes of additional time discussing physical therapy and going over medications. Dr. Meredith spends a total of 90 minutes on that patient that day.
What CPTcoding does Dr. Meredith report?
- A. 99345
- B. 99345,99417
- C. 99344,99417
- D. 99344
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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What E/M code is reported?
- A. 99285
- B. 99283
- C. 99284
- D. 99282
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A physician performs excisional debridement on multiple wounds:
Lower back: 12 cm, involving fascia
Left shoulder: 8 cm, involving subcutaneous tissue
Left lower leg: 16 cm, involving subcutaneous tissue
What CPTcodes are reported?
- A. 11042, 11045
- B. 11043, 11046
- C. 11043, 11042-59, 11042-59
- D. 11043, 11042-59, 11045
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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(A 5-year-old patient has a fractured radius. The orthopedist providesmoderate sedationand the reduction. The intra-service sedation time is documented as21 minutes. What CPTcode is reported for the moderate sedation?)
- A. 99152
- B. 99156
- C. 99155
- D. 99151
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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