Can I Use the BHAT® Method on AHIMA Exams?

AHIMA is aware of the BHAT® Method and how it’s used to quickly find information. However, they recently started using Pearson VUE (3rd party testing center) and some testing centers have been ignoring the official rules for noted manuals. Following the BHAT® Method as it’s documented will …

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Is the BHAT® Method Available for the ICD-10-CM or ICD-10-PCS Manuals?

After careful consideration, CCO decided to stop providing yearly BHAT™ updates for the ICD-10 Manuals effective December 2017.  We feel the existing ICD-10 Manuals on the market are already sufficiently annotated and aren’t essential to passing the AAPC exams. Going forward, …

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Can I Purchase the BHAT® Method By Itself?

No, the BHAT® Method is not sold separately. If you are a member of the CCO Club or a Review Blitz or a full Course student, you will have access to the BHAT™ Cave automatically with your purchase.  

Do You Sell or Rent Textbooks or Manuals?

CCO does not sell or rent any Textbooks or Manuals. We simply provide links to the required Textbooks and Manuals on our Book page to make the purchase process easier. However, you can purchase them from any provider you like. There …

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Can You BHATâ„¢ My Manual? Do You Sell Manuals with The BHATâ„¢ System Included?

No, we do not sell manuals with the BHAT™ system, bubbling, highlighting or annotations already included because we believe that applying the BHAT™ System to your manuals provide the following essential benefits: It helps you “get to know” your manuals so it’s easier to navigate …

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Which Year’s CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS Manual Should I Use?

Your manuals should match the year you plan to take your AAPC certification exam.   If you’re taking your exam this year, you should purchase this year’s manuals.   If taking your exam next year, purchase next year’s manuals.   You are …

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Can I Bring Printed Errata and ICD-10-CM Guidelines Into the Exam?

For Online Exams, NO You Cannot The AAPC has stated in a Facebook video on September 10, 2020 the following: So no additional paper is allowed in the exam. I’m being asked if you can print out the guidelines. The answer to that …

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How Long Does It Take To Apply The BHAT® Method?

Applying  BHAT® to your CPT manual takes about 20+ hours so plan accordingly. As an example, if you’re using it in conjunction with Medical Coding Review Blitz videos, we recommend you apply the BHAT™ to the section you are about to learn …

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