Certified Dermatology Coder (CPCD) Patient Practice Questions
The free Certified Dermatology Coder (CPCD) questions that deal with patient, with answers and explanations. The full bank and the timed practice test cover every topic the exam asks about.
Question #1
A patient presents with multiple actinic keratosis lesions. Which ICD-10 code is appropriate?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Actinic keratosis is classified under L57.0 in ICD-10 as a type of skin lesion caused by sun exposure.
Question #2
For a patient with a diagnosis of psoriasis experiencing an exacerbation, which CPT code is appropriate for the office visit?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A moderate level of medical decision-making for an exacerbation of psoriasis would be coded as an office visit at 99213.
Question #5
A patient with a basal cell carcinoma has a shave excision on the nose. What is the correct code for the procedure?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The shave excision of a basal cell carcinoma would be coded as 11406, which accurately represents the location and type of lesion.
Question #7
A patient receives phototherapy for psoriasis. What modifier should be used for reporting this service?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The modifier -59 is used to indicate a distinct procedural service when coding for separate and identifiable phototherapy for conditions like psoriasis.
Question #9
A patient with chronic urticaria is treated with antihistamines. How should you code the condition?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Chronic urticaria is coded as L50.9 in the ICD-10 coding system.
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