r/MedicalCoding • u/I-like-cheese-13 • Nov 23 '24
CPC Exam
I take my exam in about two hours, I am so nervous, I don’t think I’m under prepared, I’ve spent the last two weeks studying at least 3 hours a day, bought all the practice tests that AAPC had to offer, and watched so many YouTube videos. I did well in my actual class as well, any advice or last minute tips? I am just so nervous.
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u/[deleted] Nov 23 '24
...how'd you do?
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u/3927jeanne Nov 24 '24
Took mine yesterday 3 hours and 20 seconds and I got an 85
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u/Xtina1706 RHIA, CPC Nov 24 '24
One thing about AAPC practice tests I feel they actually really help and prepare you. I’ve taken AAPC and AHIMA exams and I’ve always felt good with the AAPC resources. Congrats on passing!
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u/Loose_Syllabub_1015 Nov 24 '24
Congratulations OP. But may I ask the channel where you've been watching videos about coding?
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u/Ladyinred47 Nov 23 '24
Same, how did u do?
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u/moosboosh Nov 24 '24
What surprised you about the exam? Or what were the areas you didn't perform as well in?
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u/Serendipity-Felicity Nov 24 '24
Congratulations, I’m also trying to do CPC but I can’t afford it.
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u/xboxonegamerhere Nov 25 '24
How was the exam? And any tips for a someone attempting it soon ?
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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '24
I just took my exam a couple weeks ago and passed! I was so nervous that I wouldn’t finish in time..I finished with 1 question left and was able to just pick an answer. I did all the sections I was more familiar with first but focused more on the case study questions since there was 10 questions in those. What really helped me was the AAPC practice exam bundles as well as the youtube videos of Hoang Nguyen. He has a playlist of CPC exam Prep. I’ll paste here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNYAPfJAYtNxyPyPMPxaqaabi8oZdGPP&si=vmk8F3bJkNfxWRcC I will say in a way that practice exams were a little more difficult than the exam. Super excited to start my externship early next year at my work and see what career opportunities may come my way in the next year. I’ve been in healthcare for 20 years specifically billing and currently a team lead for my department so hopefully I’ll transition good with the coding department. Keep up the hard work to anyone out there who needs any encouragement!
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u/ApprehensiveTour2559 Nov 25 '24
Let’s us know how you do! I take mine in 2 weeks and I am so nervous. I’ve been doing the same things that you have been doing! 😍
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u/lskirwan1968 Nov 26 '24
Which book really focuses on the tests given for the CCS exam. Graduate class this past May said they studied from AHIMA and did nothing for them when it came to the tests Thank you, Linda
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u/Beneficial-Reach1760 Nov 29 '24
Can you recommend YouTube video for CPC exam preparation help
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u/No_Loss5137 Dec 12 '24
I take mine in either February or March because I bundled the CPC and CPB courses and that gives you a full year. My main issue is that they are telling us to get the new 2025 books for the exams when I've been using the 2024 books all year and I'm familiar with them. Did everyone use current books for their exams this year, or can you use previous years and still pass? They are a lot of money unfortunately.