Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Patient Practice Questions
The free Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) 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 comes in for a follow-up colonoscopy after a polypectomy. What code should be reported?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Code 45384 is for a colonoscopy and removal of a malignant lesion. Follow-up colonoscopy after a polypectomy is coded as 45385.
Question #3
A patient is seen for an acute asthma exacerbation and is treated with a nebulizer. What is the main procedure?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Code 94640 is used for nebulizer therapy administration. Since this is a treatment for asthma exacerbation, it is the primary procedure code.
Question #4
A patient receives IM injections of antibiotics during the visit. What code is appropriate?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The code 96372 is for the administration of an injection, directly correlating with the provided IM injections.
Question #5
A patient comes to the clinic for a blood glucose test. What code should be used?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Code 83036 is specifically for the glucose test, which is commonly performed to monitor blood sugar levels.
Question #7
A patient with a history of COPD is seen for medication management. Which code is appropriate?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Code 99214 is appropriate for a follow-up visit that involves management of a chronic condition like COPD.
Question #8
The patient requires a dermatological biopsy during the visit. What code is associated with this procedure?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Code 11100 is used for a biopsy of skin or tissue which is directly associated with the procedure performed during the visit.
Question #9
A patient presents with uncontrolled hypertension. What is the most appropriate code for this condition?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Code I10 is the diagnosis for essential hypertension, making it the most accurate description for uncontrolled hypertension.
Question #10
A patient with a prior stroke is experiencing weakness on the left side of the body. What code is applicable?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
I63.9 indicates a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) without specifications, which correlates with the patient's history of stroke.
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