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2013 CPC Exam
- Thread starter Donna C.
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Hi Donna C.
No, I have not take the exam and probably won't be ready to until around Oct.
I am curious though. What steps have you taken to prepare yourself for the exam? Are you already a coder and looking for certification to enhance your employment options?
No, I have not take the exam and probably won't be ready to until around Oct.
I am curious though. What steps have you taken to prepare yourself for the exam? Are you already a coder and looking for certification to enhance your employment options?
Donna C.
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Luna,
I have worked in the Medical Field for about 15 years. I lost my job 1 1/2 years ago due to office closure. I decided to take a course on medical billing and coding. I took a test which was CBCS(certified billing and coding specialist). I have gotten a job in medical coding but they require the CPC. I have not done a lot of coding but I am studying the cpt book a lot - once I found the Blitz Videos they have been a great help. I have bubbled and hilighted my book and that helps tremendously. You can rule out things just by looking in the book under which heading the answers are in. Guidelines are the key (of course) - I took a mock test at work the other day and out of 188 questions I only missed 19 (was very happy with that) - I guess Study, Study, Study is the answser. Good luck to you when you take yours!
I have worked in the Medical Field for about 15 years. I lost my job 1 1/2 years ago due to office closure. I decided to take a course on medical billing and coding. I took a test which was CBCS(certified billing and coding specialist). I have gotten a job in medical coding but they require the CPC. I have not done a lot of coding but I am studying the cpt book a lot - once I found the Blitz Videos they have been a great help. I have bubbled and hilighted my book and that helps tremendously. You can rule out things just by looking in the book under which heading the answers are in. Guidelines are the key (of course) - I took a mock test at work the other day and out of 188 questions I only missed 19 (was very happy with that) - I guess Study, Study, Study is the answser. Good luck to you when you take yours!
Donna C.
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Yes I am hoping to only have to take it once. I have studied a lot. Guidelines, guidelines, guidelines..... The blitz videos really have made me feel like my book being bubbled and hi-lighted will help me greatly with the exam.
Donna C.
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I took my CPC Certification Exam today. I didn't think I would finish in 5 hours and 40 minutes but I actually had time left to spare. I really don't want to say that I passed or failed - I feel like I did well but I know the answers can be tricky by being only one or two words different than the actual answer. Hopefully will know by the end of the week.
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It is great that you had enough time... That always helps!
Congratulations, Donna! Time for another Happy Dance!
I'm scheduled to take my test in June and I also did the CBCS and am going thru the AAPC study guide and the blitz videos now. Any pearls of wisdom for a first timer? And congrats on your passing!
Congrats Donna. I am scheduled to take CPC exam in July and have the blitz videos.
Congrats Gail. I am using the blitz video right now. I am hoping to pass the CPC exam in July .
Thanks I m sure you will pass just focus on the tips and especially
bubbling and highlighting , I studied for 3 weeks when I bought
the videos and it was my last resort after I went to Bootcamp
Which didn't help .
I feel a relief now I m hoping to get my CCS studies started soon .
bubbling and highlighting , I studied for 3 weeks when I bought
the videos and it was my last resort after I went to Bootcamp
Which didn't help .
I feel a relief now I m hoping to get my CCS studies started soon .
Congratulations, Gail13. I am hoping to get to get my CCS-P later this year.
April1127
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Congratulations on passing...So your one of the individuals that pass the first time. Way to go. I am scheduled for my retake in May 2013. I hope I pass this time. I did not do to bad last time(61) with plenty of time to spare. I hope I catch the details this time.
