D521 HLTH 2115 Introduction to Medical Coding OA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a component of
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)?
 a) Privacy Rule
 b) Security Rule
 c) Public Health Service Act
 d) Breach Notification Rule
 Correct Answer: c) Public Health Service Act
 Rationale: The Public Health Service Act is not a component of
HIPAA, which is primarily concerned with protecting patient
health information and ensuring data privacy and security.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process of converting verbal or written
descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numeric or
alphanumeric designations is known as ____________.
 Correct Answer: Medical Coding
 Rationale: Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare
diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into
universal medical alphanumeric codes.
3. True/False: CPT codes are used to describe the quality of care a
patient receives.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes
describe the medical, surgical, and diagnostic services provided to
patients, not the quality of care.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are key principles in medical coding?
 a) Accuracy
 b) Consistency