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Free Q&A Webinar

Our free monthly Q&A webinar is a great way to get your coding questions answered while networking with your peers.  You also have the chance to win a free Review Blitz, 1 Hour of Coaching or 1 Year of CCO Club Basic.  Sign up today!

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Free Practice Exams

Free CPC® Practice Exam

This 50 Question Free CPC® Practice Exam was created by Laureen Jandroep and the certified team of medical coders at CCO.
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Free ICD-10-CM Practice Exam

This 25 Question Free ICD-10-CM Practice Exam was created by Laureen Jandroep and the certified team of medical coders at CCO.

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Free COC Practice Exam

This 50 Question Free COC Practice Exam was created by Laureen Jandroep and the certified team of medical coders at CCO.
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Free CPB Practice Exam

This 50 Question Free CPB Practice Exam was created by Laureen Jandroep and the certified team of medical coders at CCO.

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Free CRC Practice Exam

This 50 Question Free CRC Practice Exam was created by Laureen Jandroep and the certified team of medical coders at CCO.

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Free Reports & Handouts

How to Become a Certified Medical Coder

If you’re working toward your certification as a medical coder you want to make sure you’re sufficiently prepared to take and pass the exam. This report will help you take the right steps.

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How to Prepare For Your First Medical Coding Test

You have the experience, education and resolve. You pushed the button to register for your first credentialing exam and then it hits you:  “What do I do now?” This report will help you answer that question.
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How to Get Started in the Lucrative Medical Coding Field

There is a national shortage of certified medical coders in healthcare facilities, hospitals and doctor’s offices. This report will help you understand if medical coding is right for you, potential career earnings and more.
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Failed the Medical Coding Exam? You Need This Guide!

When you began your studies, you were most likely excited. Having failed the exam, however, you probably feel discouraged—especially if it’s the second or third time you’ve failed. This report explains your next steps.
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Understanding E/M Coding Step-by-Step Guide & Audit Tool

There are many things to consider when determining the appropriate EM code to use. But, it does not need to be as complicated as you think. Our guide simplifies the steps to find the right code.

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Get Your First Job in Medical Coding

This free guide provides you with tips for writing a cover letter and resume, insider secrets on acing an interview and a peek behind the curtain to find out what employers are really looking for.
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Free Job Aid Tools

Cardiac Catheterization Coding Answer Sheet

Prior to 2011 you needed three pieces to code a cardiac cath. Now we need to abstract. If' you're a visual learner, we packed up these concepts into a Cardiac Cath Answer sheet that is quick and easy to read.
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Administration of Contrast Job Aid Tool

So, you need a job aid for Administration of Contrast? Or, maybe you already know it but don't mind having a quick cheat sheet? This free job aid tool breaks down the essential protocols into an easy to read chart.
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CPT Modifier Decision Grid Job Aid Tool

Are CPT modifiers making you mad? Are you unsure of what CPT modifier code to use? Let us help you navigate the CPT modifier maze with our easy to use, at-a-glance modifier decision grid tool.
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Wound Care Measurement Grid

This free Wound Measurement & Repair Grid serves as the perfect ‘cheatsheet' for medical coders. If you're trying to figure out the correct medical codes for wound repair, then this grid will help out immensely.

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Free Articles

Medical Coding Careers

This informative article by our expert CCO Team discusses the advantages of starting a medical coding career today. We also cover the requirements to get started and expected earnings.
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Medical Coding Credentials

Whether you're boosting your existing career or just getting started, understanding the different medical coding certification options available and who offers them is important critical to your career.
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Medical Coding Certification

We've written an article to help explain the differences between hospital-based vs physician-based medical coding and AHIMA vs AAPC. These are important topics for beginners.
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Medical Coding CEU Credits

Already received your certification? This article reviews exactly what AHIMA and AAPC certified professionals need to accomplish annually to maintain their credentials in their respective fields.
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Medical Coding Jobs Search

Ready to head out and look for work? Getting a medical coding job, like any other job, takes patience and perseverance. Here are some tips on where to begin your medical coding job search.
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