AAPC CPC & AHIMA CCS Medical Coding Daily Quiz – Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Test Your Coding Skills!

 

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AAPC CPC & AHIMA CCS Medical Coding Daily Quiz – Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Test Your Coding Skills!

Happy Thursday, Coding Champions!

Welcome to your daily dose of coding practice! Whether you are fueled by coffee or just pure ambition today, remember that consistency is the secret sauce to passing the CPC, CCS, or CRC exams.

Don’t let the guidelines overwhelm you. Taking just five minutes a day to tackle these scenarios builds the "coding muscle memory" you need for exam day. Let’s dive into today’s set and see how many you can get right!

 

📝 Today’s Coding Challenge: Test Your Logic

 

1. A 45-year-old patient presents for a screening colonoscopy. During the procedure, the gastroenterologist finds and removes a 4mm polyp in the sigmoid colon using cold biopsy forceps. How is this reported?

A) 45378

B) 45380

C) 45385

D) 45384

 

2. In ICD-10-CM, when a patient has both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension, what is the coding convention for the relationship between the two?

A) Code them separately unless the provider links them.

B) Use a combination code; the ICD-10-CM guidelines assume a causal relationship.

C) Code the hypertension first, then the CKD as a secondary symptom.

D) Only code the CKD if it has reached Stage 3 or higher.

 

3. A patient underwent an Incision and Drainage (I&D) of a deep pilonidal cyst. Which CPT code is most appropriate? 

A) 10060

B) 10061

C) 10080

D) 10081

4. According to CPT guidelines, "Modifier 51" should NOT be used on which of the following?

A) Surgical procedures performed in the same session.

B) Add-on codes.

C) Evaluation and Management (E/M) services.

D) Both B and C.

5. A patient is diagnosed with "Acute and Chronic Cholecystitis with Cholelithiasis." How should this be sequenced in ICD-10-CM?

A) Code only the acute condition.

B) Code only the chronic condition.

C) Code the acute condition first, followed by the chronic condition.

D) Code the chronic condition first, followed by the acute condition.

 

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✅ Answer Key & Explanations

1. Correct Answer: B (45380)

Explanation: CPT 45380 is for a colonoscopy with a single or multiple biopsies. Even though the polyp was removed, the use of forceps typically indicates a biopsy technique. 45385 is for snare removal, and 45388 is for ablation.

2. Correct Answer: B (Use a combination code)

Explanation: The ICD-10-CM guideline for "Hypertension with Heart Disease" and "Hypertension with CKD" states that the word "with" implies a causal relationship. You should use a code from category I12 unless the provider specifically states they are unrelated.

3. Correct Answer: D (10081)

Explanation: For pilonidal cysts, CPT distinguishes between "simple" (10080) and "complicated" (10081). A deep or complicated I&D requires the more intensive code.

4. Correct Answer: D (Both B and C)

Explanation: Modifier 51 is used for multiple procedures. However, it is never appended to Add-on codes (marked with a +) or E/M services. These are considered "Modifier 51 exempt."

5. Correct Answer: C (Acute first, then Chronic)

Explanation: Per ICD-10-CM General Coding Guidelines, if the same condition is described as both acute and chronic, and separate subentries exist in the Alphabetic Index at the same indentation level, the acute code is sequenced first.

 

💡 Quick Exam Tip: The "Rule of Two"

When taking the CPC or CCS exam, if you are stuck between two very similar codes, look at the parenthetical instructions in your CPT book. Often, there is a small note below the code that says "Do not report code X in conjunction with code Y." This is the fastest way to eliminate wrong answers and save time!

 

🌟 Keep the Momentum Going!

Great job on completing today's AAPC & AHIMA medical coding practice! Every question you answer today is one step closer to those letters behind your name.

 

Make sure to:

·         Bookmark this page for your daily morning review.

·         Join us tomorrow for a deep dive into E/M leveling!

·         Leave a comment: Which topic is giving you the most trouble lately? (ICD-10, CPT, or HCPCS?)

 

See you tomorrow, and happy coding!