CPC Patient Practice Questions

A patient underwent a colonoscopy and a biopsy. Which code should be primarily reported?

• AA. 45382
• BB. 45378
• CC. 45385
• DD. 45380

If a patient is seen for a routine check-up and also complains of back pain, how should you code?

• AA. Code both conditions
• BB. Only code the check-up
• CC. Only code the back pain
• DD. Code the check-up as a separate visit

A patient returns to the clinic for follow-up 5 days post-surgery. What should be coded?

• AA. Established patient visit
• BB. Surgical procedure
• CC. Post-operative check-up
• DD. New patient visit

During a facility visit, a patient undergoes several tests. How should the coder initially document?

• AA. By diagnosis
• BB. By physician referral
• CC. By date
• DD. By test name