CPC Test Prep

I just graduated from Medical Billing and Coding and I did my Externship in Coding. I need to know what I have to do to became a cpc

After years of experience, I too have decided to prepare for the CPC exam. I was feeling pretty confident after taking the pre-test provided with the CPC study guide and getting 70% before studying. As I read these post, I'm finding that I am feeling a bit nervous and actually looking at the possibility of failing (which would drive me batty).

I am planning to take the test in Sept. 09 - That should give me plenty of time to study. The tip in Carol's blog about starting the application process now is a good one - I hadn't thought about needing to start that earlier than end of July - early August.

Just wish I would have found this site sooner - it looks informative and friendly. (bookmark)

Ann

i just started the medical coding and billing program at pima, tell me everything about the CPC is there one exam for everything? how much does it cost? can i bring notes? how do i apply to take it? how many questions are there? how many can i miss? and anthing else.

thanks

I have finished school at Everest College.Graduation is feb 12th. I would like information on a class on taking the cpc test. Cause I want to pass the first time.    julie antich

Hi

Does any one know what % you must get for the CPC

Out of 150 ?.  How many can we miss?

I took the CPC-P test on Dec 13th, 2008-didn't pass it. I don't know what sections I didn't pass yet because I haven't received anything in the mail yet. Hopefully i will soon becaused I have rescheduled to take it again 02/21/09. I just don't know where to get all of the info that we need to study for this. I do have the CPC study guide but the CPC-P one doesn't come out until 04/01/09. If you passed, what suggestions would you offer to me. I am used to doing the physicians side of coding not the hospital side so some of those I had to guess. So please help with any suggestions.  

Lisa

I am taking the CPC P exam on 12/13/08.  There are no study guides for this specific exam.  I've already taken it once and passed 2 of the 3 sections, failed insurance section. Any last minute advice from anyone who has passed this exam would be appreciated.

thanks

did anyone pass the exam on 111508

Well as i sit her biting my finger nails off. I and scheduled to take the CPC exam on 12/13/08. I have been in a CPC Test Prep Course for the past 7 weeks. I still do not hold the comfort level i need to pass this test. I am still stuck in certain area. Coming from the Urology Field we only have a few codes.

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME................. I can not afford to fail this test          

I need to know of a person who just teaches tecniques on preparing for the aapc exam.  How to take, what to look for in operative reports, and go over guidelines.  There are about 5 of us in the Illinois, Wisconsin border who want this kind of teacher.

Please feel free to contact me if anyone out ther would like to to help out and train us on preparing for the exam

I took the CPC exam on 11-15-08 in NY  I feel it is best to start out with section 3.  Either you know the anatomy/medical term or your don't.  Sections 1 and 2 are more challenging.  I agree working backwards did help.  In the majority of the questions, there are two choices that just cant be right.  Focus on the two remaining answers, keeping your modifier rules in mind, and it makes things alot easier.  Keep your fingers crossed for me and good luck to the rest of you.  

How do I get to read the comments from other users.

Thanks,

I need your help. I completed a certificate in Medical Coding, took AHIM boot camp and decided to go with AAPC Medical Coding certification. Then, I purchased the CPC Exam Review book/CD and studied and studied. Recently, I took the CPC exam and only got to 110 out of 150. I felt prepared, felt good about the exam content, etc. Bottomline, I thought I was doing well however ran out of time.

I have been told by a coder to take a class in "How to take a Test" (Objective test" I feel I need more tips in order to build a momentum of 40 questions to go on the exam.

Can you help me? After two years studying the program, sacrificing my lunch hour, home life, etc. I felt despaired; not sure how to proceed or to proceed. Your advice or others are welcome. I feel I need some kind of method vs trying my best to code as fast as I can. (It' didn't work for me.).

I just want to thanks for all the comments about cpc test. I just want ask did you do ncct test first?

What made you choose the CPC over the CCS? Is it better to be credentialed/certified by one organization or should there be variety?

What made you choose the CPC over the CCS? Is it better to be credentialed/certified by one organization or should there be variety?

Just sat for the AAPC, CPC exam, in Atlanta on 10-18-08. It %0d%0awas nerve wrecking.  Cannot tell you how important the %0d%0astudy guides are (this is what I used) and attending the%0d%0aclasses will better prepare you.  I am now waiting on my results.

Carol,

It's a great blog you have here.  I have learned a thing or two about taking these type of exams.  If you work them backwards, from answer to problem, discounting two answers, then paying attention to the modifiers and the order of "V"s and "E"s.  You still need to know your stuff, but working it backwards does save a little time.

Carol

I teach a "Prep" course to help students go over the "Study Guide" Review to show them the easiest way of taking the Exam.  It's multiple choice - and once you learn how to rule out 2 of the answers - you're all set.  Modifiers are so very important to understand, along with "V" and "E" codes.

Remember - the Exam is timed - so do the easiest ones first - put frown faces on the tough ones so you can go back and do those later.         Go in with a POSITIVE attitude - plenty of snacks and water -- and you should be all set.

Arlene

Carol:

Keep us posted as you prepare for the  CPC.

Hi Carol!

You have a great blog here. It's very informative.

-Aubrey