American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Practice Exam

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Prepare for the American Academy of Professional Coders exam with our comprehensive quiz, featuring multiple-choice questions designed to enhance your coding skills and knowledge. Ideal for aspiring medical coders looking to succeed in the certification process.

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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What is the meaning of 'Chondralgia'?

Pain in the muscle
Pain around and in the cartilage
Pain in the joint
Pain in the bone

The correct answer is: Pain around and in the cartilage

Chondralgia specifically refers to pain that is associated with cartilage. The prefix "chondr-" relates to cartilage, while the suffix "-algia" means pain. Therefore, when combined, these components establish the term as indicating pain in or around the cartilage, making option B the correct interpretation. The other choices pertain to different types of pain: pain in the muscle, pain in the joint, and pain in the bone, all of which involve different structures than cartilage and do not accurately describe the definition of chondralgia. Understanding the specific language of medical terminology is crucial for accurate coding and communication in the healthcare field.