CPC Anesthesia practice questions

10 questions · Untimed · Explanation after each question

Anesthesia code selection, time reporting and units, physical status modifiers, qualifying circumstances and medical direction modifiers. AAPC puts 4 of 100 questions in this area.

Line drawing of an anesthesia machine with a blank monitor, a breathing circuit and mask, a breathing bag and an IV pole

Before you start

Every question has four options and one correct answer. Each explanation says why the answer is right and why the most tempting wrong answer is wrong.
The exam is open book. Questions cite CPT codes by number only, so keep your CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II books open. Codes are from the 2026 code sets and valid in 2027.
Check each answer to see the explanation before moving on. Checked answers cannot be changed.

Original practice questions written to AAPC’s published CPC content areas; they are not AAPC exam or practice exam questions. CPT codes are cited by number only, and their descriptions are in the AMA’s CPT Professional Edition. Independent practice, not affiliated with or endorsed by AAPC or the American Medical Association. CPC is a registered trademark of AAPC. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.