What Is On The CPC Exam? | Advice For RCC Coders
Q: (What Is On The CPC Exam?) – “I’m taking CPC in May; I have only been a radiology (RCC) coder for 25 years” – only? – “Is this test exclusively multiple choice?” A: Yes. The CPC Exam is multiple …
Q: (What Is On The CPC Exam?) – “I’m taking CPC in May; I have only been a radiology (RCC) coder for 25 years” – only? – “Is this test exclusively multiple choice?” A: Yes. The CPC Exam is multiple …
Q: (CPC and HCC Coder Course) – “I am curious about the HCC Coder course. Should I get my CPC first and get “real world” experience before taking the HCC course?” A: Actually, you can start the HCC course; we …
Q: (Home Health) — “I have come across conflicting information for Home Health. Each unit is 15 minutes but are the units rounded based on the time?” A: Yes. CPT unfortunately is not consistent with time. You need to look …
Q: (Credentials for Remote Coders) – What are the best credentials for remote coders? A: It depends what they’re looking for. Aviacode, Coding Network; if you go to their websites and see what specialties they’re looking for, like, I think …
Q: (CIC Certification) – Why doesn’t anyone recognize the CIC certification? Now I am forced to take the CCS but really wanted to keep all my certifications with AAPC. A: Well, it’s new. It’s brand spanking new, like wet-behind-the-ears new, so …
Q: (Medical Coding Manuals) – Can you explain how to use the AAPC CPT vs. the one put out by the AMA? The AAPC version doesn’t seem to have the same notations and hints. A: I don’t think the AAPC …
Laureen: Q: (How to Study for the CPC Exam) – I am just starting to study for the CPC exam, so what material would you recommend I start with to prepare for the exam? I do want to move quickly. …
Q: (ICD 10 Question) – For ICD-10, what service would you recommend to use to educate doctors regarding their documentation? Shouldn’t I know about ICD-9 before learning ICD-10? – Kind of combo question, you want to take that one, Alicia? Alicia: …