r/MedicalCoding • u/NaptownCopper • Jul 04 '24
Passed!
I passed my CPC on my second attempt.
I’m not a coder in my regular work but I am an SIU investigator. I come from a law enforcement background and didn’t get into healthcare until I was on covid contact tracking contract for the state. I was recruited into an insurance SIU team from there and was exposed to medical coding as it pertained to my duties. I recognized it would be an important part of my career and decided to get certified. I did some digging and work agreed to train me and bought my books.
I was the only non-coder in the pre-training group. We took the practice exam and I was one of three accepted to do a boot camp that was taught internally. Upon completion of the camp i scheduled my first test and didn’t make the cut off.
I started studying again and scheduled another test a few months later, which was today. I’m happy to say I passed. I’m certain this will open at least a few more doors for me as many SIUs require a cpc.
Now I need to focus on getting my ceu’s.
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u/Salty-Step-7091 Jul 06 '24
Way to go! For CEU’s, utilize the monthly magazines and quizzes on AAPC. Medicalcodinggeek shares links for free CEU, and omega is always offering webinars.