Free CCA Exam Questions That Helps Candidates Pass

An imaging report is generated by the radiologist interpreting MRI, CT, ultrasound, or X-ray studies. It contains impressions and findings used to support coding diagnoses. Progress notes (A) and consultation notes (D) may reference results but are not the official report. Operative reports (C) are unrelated to imaging. Coders must review imaging reports to confirm diagnoses, but only when the provider incorporates them into clinical documentation.

The consent form documents that the patient was informed of the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives, and agreed to proceed. The operative report (A) describes surgery itself. Discharge instructions (B) apply post-care. Progress notes (D) describe daily care. While consent forms do not affect code assignment, they are part of the legal health record.

Outpatient labs are reimbursed under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS). OPPS (A) applies to outpatient hospitals, MS-DRGs (C) to inpatient care, and RBRVS (D) to physician services. Coders ensure proper CPT®/HCPCS coding to support CLFS claims.

Health Level Seven (HL7) is a standard for electronic health information exchange, ensuring interoperability between healthcare systems. Encoders (A) assist coders with code assignment, groupers (C) assign DRGs, and PACS (D) stores imaging. Coders benefit indirectly from HL7 because consistent data exchange improves documentation quality.

For professional services billed on the CMS-1500, procedures are coded with CPT®, and certain supplies may be reportable using HCPCS Level II codes when not bundled into the CPT® service and when the payer allows separate reimbursement. Policies vary; some payers consider typical surgical tray or small supplies as bundled, while more expensive items (e.g., tissue adhesives, orthopedic supplies) may be separately reimbursable. Option A is too absolute; many CPT® codes have typical supplies bundled, but not “always.” Option C is inaccurate; professional claims can report HCPCS supply codes. Option D misuses modifier -59, which indicates distinct procedural service to bypass NCCI edits—not a general supply modifier. CCA candidates must understand payer rules, NCCI edits, and documentation requirements to support supply charges when permitted.