CCS-P — Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based Patient Practice Questions
The free CCS-P — Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based 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 #2
A patient undergoes a cholecystectomy. Which code should be assigned?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
0FT44ZZ is the correct code for a cholecystectomy procedure.
Question #3
During a follow-up visit, a diabetic patient shows signs of neuropathy. What is the appropriate code for the condition?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
E11.40 indicates type 2 diabetes with diabetic neuropathy, a common complication.
Question #4
A patient has a BMI of 30.5 and is diagnosed with obesity. What code should be used?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
E66.01 indicates obesity due to excess calories.
Question #6
A pediatric patient suffers a fracture of the left femur due to a fall. What is the appropriate CPT code for the procedure?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
27506 refers to an open treatment of a femoral fracture.
Question #8
A patient undergoes surgery for diverticulitis. Which diagnosis code is most appropriate?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
K57.32 indicates diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon with abscess.
Question #10
A patient visits the office with acute throat pain and has a streptococcal infection confirmed by a rapid test. What is the diagnosis code?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
J02.0 is used specifically for acute streptococcal pharyngitis.
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