Practicode Student Plan

[M Elliott]

What is the difference between the various plans for Practicode? There are the student plan, silver, bronze, gold, and MCP versions listed. I am especially interested in knowing more about the MCP version as that appears to be a practicum. Is it a different practicum than is offered by the AAPC through Practicode to remove the "A" from a CPC-A?

 

[Lori Woods]

The differences between plans are just what is included the plans go by points gold having the most each specialty is worth so many points CCO offers the best price for the best plan but it is not yet approved to remove the A like AAPC yet that is only 600 charts where CCO is many more at thousands
PLUS, Get All Future Modules
As They Are Released At No Extra Charge!
http://signup.practicode.com/
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[Ruth Sheets]

This video is helpful in explaining the differences between what is offered by AAPC and CCO in their respective Practicode offerings.
Practicode AAPC Vs Coding Certification.org | Practicode Reviews

 

[Laureen]

Practicode doesn't have points anymore. The CCO version has over 3000 cases and growing from our own cases and rationales being added and those from Practicode. The AAPC versions are limited in size and scope - you can't sort by specialty etc. So they are more for removing the A - not for practicing by specialty. Ours is part of a course - you get an instructor and a weekly class to attend.

 

[Lori Woods]

Oh I wasn't sure as I couldn't call Bob as he was 4 wheeling LOL Will AAPC's course be the only one that can help people remove the A? or will CCO's course eventually be approved for that as well?

 

[Laureen]

Looks like AAPC is going to maintain the monopoly on that I'm sad to say. It's a business after all

 

[Lori Woods]

That's what I thought That's ok CCO still Rocks & AAPC will never match that

 

[Leslie]

I still need some clarification on Practicode. If I purchase the CCO to do more hands on experience of Practicode, I can get CEUs if I'm already certified is that correct? I'm looking to going back to more front end/hands on coding vs doing the claims side after its been coded for insurance processing. I need to get a refresher so I can hopefully get a job to do coding at home or possibly be an auditor. Would that be an option to accomplish these goals? Also how long is the Practicode available for? I am having audio trouble with my computer right now to see Alicia's presentation. Thanks.

 

[Laureen]

AAPC does not allow CEUs for our version of Practicode. I would view Practicode as a way to get experience with real documentation and practice your coding skills to improve your speed and accuracy - kinda like improving your bowling score

Are you a certified coder already? If not I'd pursue the CPC exam. If you have enough experience you could use just the Blitz videos and practice exams but if you need a full course consider CCOs as it uses the same AAPC curriculum (books and exams) and our video lectures and bonus material. And the Blitz is bundled into our course. Here are a few links to check out.

PBC - Physician Based Coding Course Info Page
CPC Exam Review Blitz

 

[Laureen]

Comparison Grid

 

[louise]

Thanks Laureen! It's so easy, CCO is the best way to go. I'm signed up and just finished my first two Practicode exercises.

 

[Laureen]

Way to go - get that proficiency up!

 

[elenipete]

Since I can't use practicode from AAPC to remove my A (CPC-H-A), can I use the practicode from CCO for experience? CCO's practicode seems much better! Lookin g forward to getting it! But after the first of the year

 

[Alicia Scott]

You sure can. It is actual cases. We have our Thursday night class where we go over the Practicode cases. It is a lot of fun.