Medical Tests AAPC-CPC

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What Candidates Ask About the Medical Tests AAPC-CPC Exam

Can you give me an overview of the AAPC-CPC exam?

The Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder exam (code: AAPC-CPC) is the official Medical Tests exam that leads to the Medical Certification certification. It sits at the Professional level of the Medical Tests certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as Certified Professional Biller (CPB), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC). Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Medical Tests itself, which is why the AAPC-CPC credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the AAPC-CPC exam, and how long does it take?

The Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder exam gives you 240 minutes to work through 100. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.

What score do I need to pass the AAPC-CPC exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $425 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 70%.

Are there any prerequisites for the AAPC-CPC exam?

According to Medical Tests, the following applies: AAPC membership required. Medical coding training and coding experience are recommended but not mandatory.. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.aapc.com/certifications/cpc before you register.

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What topics are covered in the AAPC-CPC exam?

The official Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder syllabus is organized into 6 main domains. The first three are HCPCS Level II Coding, CPT Coding, and Medical Terminology. For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder Sample Questions:

Question 1

Which type of anesthesia is NOT separately reportable?

A. Regional anesthesia
B. Metacarpal blocks
C. Monitored anesthesia care
D. Spinal anesthesia

Question 2

A urologist performs a laparoscopic adrenalectomy and excises a retroperitoneal mass in the same session. How should this be coded?

A. 49329
B. 60545
C. 60650, 49203-51
D. 60650-22

Question 3

When seen next to a diagnosis code, the term "Excludes 20 indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code and that the patient may have both conditions simultaneously.

A. b False
B. True

Question 4

An extracapsular cataract extraction procedure was performed on a patient with a clouded and discolored lens. The physician uses iris hooks in the right pupil to ensure safe and controlled access to the cataract and blue staining dye to visualize the capsulorhexis. Using suction, the existing lens capsule is removed, and an intraocular lens is inserted. What should the physician report?

A. 66984-RT, H18.891
B. 66984-RT, H26.8
C. 66982-RT, H27.8
D. 66982-RT, Q12.8

Question 5

A surgeon performs a craniectomy to excise a meningioma located above the tentorium cerebelli. During the procedure, an extradural hematoma is noted and removed via the same craniectomy site. How should the surgeon report the procedure?

A. 61519, 61314-51
B. 61512
C. 61312-22
D. 61512, 61312-59

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