AAPC CPC Final Exam 2025-2026
The minimum necessary rule is based on sound current practice that protected health
information should NOT be used or disclosed when it is not necessary to satisfy a
particular purpose or carry out a function. What does this mean?
a. Staff members are allowed to access any medical record without restriction
b. Providers should develop safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to protected
health information.
c. Practices should only provide minimum necessary information to patients.
d. All of the above. - ANS-b. Providers should develop safeguards to prevent
unauthorized access to protected health information.
EHR stands for:
a. Electronic health record
b. Extended health record
c. Electronic health response
d. Established health record - ANS-a. Electronic health record
The AAPC offers over 500 local chapters across the country for the purpose of
a. Continuing education and networking
b. Membership dues
c. Regulations and bylaws
d. Financial management - ANS-a. Continuing education and networking
What does the abbreviation MAC stand for?
a. Medicaid Alert Contractor
b. Medicare Advisory Contractor
c. Medicare Administrative Contractor
d. Medicaid Administrative Contractor - ANS-c. Medicare Administrative Contractor
The OIG recommends that provider practices enforce disciplinary actions through well
publicized compliance guidelines to ensure actions that are ______.
a. Permanent
b. Consistent and appropriate
c. Frequent
d. Swift and enforceable - ANS-b. Consistent and appropriate
Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs?
a. Pulmonary vein
b. Bronchial vein
c. Pulmonary artery
d. Bronchial artery - ANS-a. Pulmonary vein