CCA — Certified Coding Associate Patient Practice Questions

1. A patient is admitted with chest pain due to an acute myocardial infarction. What is the primary diagnosis code?

• AA. I21.9
• BB. I50.9
• CC. I10
• DD. E11.9

2. During a regular blood test, a patient's glucose level comes back elevated. What code should be used for abnormal glucose?

• AA. R73.9
• BB. E11.9
• CC. Z13.1
• DD. E78.5

3. A patient with asthma experiences an exacerbation due to an upper respiratory infection. What code should be assigned?

• AA. J45.909
• BB. J00
• CC. J45.30
• DD. J44.9

5. A patient undergoes a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. What is the correct code for the procedure?

• AA. 47420
• BB. 47600
• CC. 58150
• DD. 47562

7. A patient presents with chronic kidney disease stage 3. What is the appropriate coding for this condition?

• AA. N18.3
• BB. N18.9
• CC. N17.9
• DD. N19

8. If a patient suffers a fracture of the right femur, which code should be used?

• AA. S72.001A
• BB. S72.002A
• CC. S72.101A
• DD. S72.103A

9. For a patient treated for anxiety disorder, which coding option should be used?

• AA. F32.9
• BB. F70
• CC. F41.9
• DD. F41.1

10. A patient is discharged from a rehab facility with a diagnosis of stroke. Which code is appropriate?

• AA. I60.9
• BB. I64
• CC. I68.9
• DD. I63.9