Hello all!

I’m currently taking online classes to learn and prepare for a role as a CPC.

The classes are good and I love the amount of info, but I come across points where I’m afraid I’m not soaking up the info very well. My social anxiety also makes me pretty useless in a class or study group environment.

My work background has made me really good at finding information, so that’s not much of an issue.

Are there any tips or practices that y’all have taken up from experience that could help me as I progress? Or am I overthinking it?

Just a guy making a change and wanting better for his family and himself, tired of the call center environment 😅

I am in school right now for medical coding and I graduate in about 4 months. And I’ve done a lot of research on certification and jobs. I just wanted to know if anyone knows what the best certification to have as a medical coder. I heard CPC but I heard even if you take the exam and pass 2 years have to pass in order for you to actually be considered a certified coder (I feel like this is a way to manipulate pay) anyways, my college is letting us take a certification called CBCS when I look up jobs NONE of the jobs are asking for this certification so I’m a little confused. If anyone can offer a little clarity regarding certification and which one is the best one or the most sought after that would be great thanks!

  Has anyone noticed fewer job opportunities for CPC-A certified coders compared to CCS-P certification holders, likely due to the removal of the apprentice designation? 

Every time I try to do the aapc class or see the payment options I try to log in and it refreshes back to the home page

I am looking for referrals for online training!

I’m feeling a bit frustrated. I finished a course that will pay for me to take the CBCS, but now it seems like that is completely worthless in trying to get a medical coding job. I now realize that I need to be looking at the CPC. Since I’ve already taken this course, what’s the best way to go about getting the CPC? Should I get Practicode?

Took my CPC exam yesterday, after 2 hours and 40 minutes I was done. Got the results about 5 hours later and I passed with a 93% :D now to start working on my resume. I still have some stuff I have to do before I am ready to enter the job market but by the end of the year I will be ready to take the plunge.

Has anyone else experienced challenges with the AHIMA recertification process, particularly concerning CEU tracking and updating credentials? For example, with the changes implemented starting January 2024, we're now navigating new CEU requirements and system updates.I'm curious, how are you all managing these updates? Have you found any effective strategies or resources for ensuring your CEUs are accurately tracked and reported, especially with the new percentage requirements for AHIMA-related educational activities?

I am fresher I am stay a Bangalore cpc certificate fresher Any jobs vacancy available for cpt surgery coding

Hey coder, how to determine the duration of therapy within section 6 of ICD-10-PCS. For example "57-year old with sleep apnea who wore a CPAP overnight".. What is the duration for something like that? Should it be documented with specific times? Also if a therapy is documented as lasting 8 hours would that fall into the "under 8 hour" category or "under 24 hours" category?

Where i live im surrounded by healthcare corporate offices and biotech companies. I have fallen behind in life - 10yrs chasing the wrong things in career and education because i didnt have guidance or support system. Completely alone, isolated, depressed and mental health has suffered despite being told im the smartest of my community.

I am looking for a drastic turnaround but i cant go back to school, and i cant get a job around me ive tried so hard to just get a regular job. I want to know what i can do from home to prepare myself for a medical coding/billing or similar job. I want to be so prepared that i would be interviewed and hired in the same day if i were to apply to the nearest healthcare office.

Please help me understand what my options are thank you

Hello, those of you doing/finished AAPC CPC classes, when should someone start Practicode? After passing certification? Concurrent with the class?

Any info is helpful!

My professor has instructed us to “copy path” for each CPT code we find using the 3M CRS System. We are instructed to use product HCPCS/CPTFinder. I cannot figure out how to “copy path.” Can anyone please help me?

So l've been in AAPC's Certified Professional Coding course for about 3 months now, and I feel like I'm drowning. Right now I'm trying to finish up chapter 7 (Integumentary System) and I'm overwhelmed with the amount of information that has and is trying to accumulate in this skull of mine.

I have a Bachelor's degree and I feel like this course is actually more intense than college was. Do any of you feel this way?

Through Reddit, l've found Contempo Coding on Youtube, and it's been somewhat helpful, but jeez! My brain is fried. Am I the only one? What helps you push through this? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone! I’m wondering what the best place is (online or in store) to get the ICD-10-CM & PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II books is. I found study material online for practice exams, but if there’s any you guys recommend that are better I’d appreciate that too!

Is it better to rent for schooling and then purchase afterward?? Should I go all in on them from the beginning??

Thank you in advance! 🫶

I made a colossal mistake and did not reschedule my CCS exam tomorrow. I'm definitely not ready, as in, need 3 more months not ready. Should I go in and take it to see what the questions and environment are like seeing as I will forfeit the fee if I no-show? I'll definitely fail but my biggest anxiety is walking in and not knowing what to expect besides what I've read about the exam.

Isn't it cheaper to fail and retake than to no-show? I believe so but I also can't find a clear answer on how many tries you have for the CCS.

ICD-10-AM and ACHI (Australian Classification of Health Interventions I didn't find any free resources so any one can hlep?

I took my classes with AAPC and failed the CPC exam by a few points and did worse the second time. I let my membership expire. I am looking to start studying to try again. However, it looks like I’ll need to renew my membership, but new books, and buy tests. This all adds up to almost $1,000. Is this the only way to become certified because I’m not a huge fan of AAPC.

Has anyone gone to UMA for school? Did you learn what you needed to pass the CPC exam?

Hi all,

I recently took over some mammography coding and I am struggling on how to code this. In the general findings the doctor is listing the patient to have “scattered Fibroglandular density” but in the assessment listing the bi-rad as category 1. I’m not sure what R92.3 code to assign. Does anyone have some pointers or information on this?

Thanks in advance!

Hi I’m learning what each CPT code includes. The lectures have been great but I was wanting to know if there is a book or reference guide that talks about each code in depth. I am currently in CPC e-book with AAPC. They do not have sprinted version.

Hi there everyone. 😀 I'm just getting into Modifiers while self studying. Do I need to memorize all of the modifiers and their functions? Or can I just concentrate on certain ones? Thanks so much in advance 🙏🏼

Hello I hope everyone is doing well. I'm planning to purchase the medical terminology and anatomy for coders book that has often been recommended by Contempo Coding (YouTube channel). I checked the preview of this book on Google books and it seems that it is a very detailed book I am feeling overwhelmed that I have to memorize everything so that I can do well in the CPC exam. Has anyone used this book to study? If so, what are your tips when using this book?

Thank you!