CPC Medicine Practice Test – Questions Answers

CPC Medicine Practice Test – Questions Answers with explanation. Try our free American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Medicine review questions and answers for better CPC certification prep.

Here are seven basic and eight scenario-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on the Medicine section for the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) exam. These questions cover a range of topics within the Medicine section of the CPT code set:

CPC Medicine Practice Test

These questions are designed to test knowledge of the Medicine section of the CPT code set, covering both basic coding principles and specific scenarios that a medical coder might encounter in a professional setting.

Basic Questions

Q1. What CPT code is used for a routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with at least 12 leads, interpretation, and report?

  • (A) 93005
  • (B) 93000
  • (C) 93010
  • (D) 93015
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 Answer Key: B

CPT code 93000 is used for a complete routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with at least 12 leads, including interpretation and report.

Q2. Which CPT code represents spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity, expiratory flow rate measurement(s), with or without maximal voluntary ventilation?

  • (A) 94010
  • (B) 94060
  • (C) 94150
  • (D) 94200
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 Answer Key: A

CPT code 94010 is used for spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity, and expiratory flow rate measurements.

Q3. For a tuberculosis skin test, which CPT code is appropriate?

  • (A) 86580
  • (B) 86585
  • (C) 86510
  • (D) 86500
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 Answer Key: A

CPT code 86580 is used for the tuberculosis (TB) intradermal test (e.g., Mantoux test).

Q4. What CPT code is used for a single prophylactic vaccination intramuscular injection?

  • (A) 90471
  • (B) 90472
  • (C) 90460
  • (D) 90474
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 Answer Key: A

CPT code 90471 is for a single intramuscular injection for prophylactic vaccination.

Q5. Which CPT code should be used for a comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation for an established patient aged 65 years or older?

  • (A) 99386
  • (B) 99387
  • (C) 99397
  • (D) 99395
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 Answer Key: C

CPT code 99397 is for a comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an established patient aged 65 years or older.

Q6. What CPT code is appropriate for an allergy immunotherapy injection, single or multiple antigens?

  • (A) 95115
  • (B) 95117
  • (C) 95120
  • (D) 95125
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 Answer Key: A

CPT code 95115 is for an allergy immunotherapy injection, single or multiple antigens.

Q7. Which CPT code is used for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic intravenous injection (IV push)?

  • (A) 96372
  • (B) 96374
  • (C) 96375
  • (D) 96360
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 Answer Key: B

CPT code 96374 is for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic intravenous injection (IV push).

Scenario-Based Questions

Q8. A patient is seen for an initial prenatal care visit and receives a complete history and physical examination. What is the appropriate CPT code?

  • (A) 99204
  • (B) 99384
  • (C) 99214
  • (D) 99202
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 Answer Key: B

CPT code 99384 is used for a comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation for a new patient, including a complete history and physical examination, appropriate for an initial prenatal visit.

Q9. A 60-year-old male receives a flu shot during his annual check-up. What CPT code should be reported for the administration of the flu vaccine?

  • (A) 90471
  • (B) 90473
  • (C) 90460
  • (D) 90465
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 Answer Key: A

CPT code 90471 is used to administer a single intramuscular injection for prophylactic vaccination, such as the flu vaccine.

Q10. A patient undergoes a medically necessary echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow. What CPT code should be reported?

  • (A) 93303
  • (B) 93306
  • (C) 93307
  • (D) 93308
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 Answer Key: B

CPT code 93306 is used for a complete transthoracic echocardiogram including Doppler and color flow imaging.

Q11. A physician performs a sigmoidoscopy on a patient presenting with rectal bleeding. What CPT code is appropriate?

  • (A) 45330
  • (B) 45331
  • (C) 45332
  • (D) 45338
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 Answer Key: A

CPT code 45330 is used for a flexible sigmoidoscopy diagnostic procedure.

Q12. A patient receives therapeutic lumbar puncture for the administration of chemotherapy. What is the correct CPT code?

  • (A) 62270
  • (B) 62272
  • (C) 96450
  • (D) 96440
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 Answer Key: C

CPT code 96450 is used for the administration of chemotherapy via intrathecal or intra-arterial catheter, including lumbar puncture.

Q13. A child receives the second dose of the MMR vaccine. Which CPT code should be reported for the vaccine administration?

  • (A) 90707
  • (B) 90460
  • (C) 90461
  • (D) 90658
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 Answer Key: B

CPT code 90460 is used to administer the first or only component of any vaccine or toxoid administered by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional.

Q14. A patient presents for routine dialysis. The patient receives dialysis three times a week. What CPT code should be used for each dialysis session?

  • (A) 90960
  • (B) 90961
  • (C) 90962
  • (D) 90963
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 Answer Key: A

CPT code 90960 is used for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly for patients 20 years of age and older who receive dialysis services three times per week.

Q15. A 45-year-old patient undergoes a comprehensive eye exam including refraction. What CPT code should be reported?

  • (A) 92004
  • (B) 92015
  • (C) 92014
  • (D) 92002
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 Answer Key: C

CPT code 92014 is used for a comprehensive eye exam for an established patient, including refraction if performed.

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