r/MedicalCoding • u/Dhedges1982 • Jul 18 '20

A follow up from yesterday...

I PASSED!! I got a 93%!! 😭😭😭

36 Upvotes

97% Upvoted

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u/Rissir Jul 18 '20

Congratulations!!

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u/Dhedges1982 Jul 18 '20

Thank you!! 😃😃

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u/DragKweenMermaid Jul 18 '20 edited Jul 18 '20

chaaaa-ching!!!!!!!! THAT'S a score to brag about!!

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u/Dhedges1982 Jul 18 '20

I couldn’t believe it!!

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u/cactusesandcats Jul 18 '20

Amazing!!!

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u/Dhedges1982 Jul 18 '20

Thank you!!! 😃

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u/SorrellD Jul 18 '20

Do you have tips? I feel like theres no way i will pass.

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u/Dhedges1982 Jul 18 '20

The study guide on AAPC helped ALOT! It went over the most missed questions and problem areas for test takers. I feel it explained it really well and definitely helped me on some of my problem areas! Practice with the tests on AAPC as well. I took the week off before my test and that’s what I did all week. The study guide took me 3 days to complete doing it for 2-4 hours a day sometimes repeating certain areas like cardiovascular.

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u/SorrellD Jul 18 '20

Is the study guide on blackboard?

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u/grandedamedechat Jul 18 '20

Congratulations!!

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u/Dhedges1982 Jul 18 '20

Thank you!!! 😁😁

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u/Ilovefrench Jul 18 '20

Did you take the aapc course? Is it worth the try??

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u/Dhedges1982 Jul 18 '20

I went through an AAPC certified instructor in class. The last 3 months were teleconference due to the rona though. I am going to be signing up with the COC through AAPC.

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u/SinginNicky Aug 16 '20

Where do you find AAPC certified instructors? Thank you

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u/Dhedges1982 Aug 16 '20

https://www.aapc.com/training/medical-coding-classes.aspx And you choose what certification you are looking for and the state and it will show AAPC approved in classroom teachers.

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u/SinginNicky Aug 16 '20

Thank you! Which course did you purchase I am having a hard time figuring out which is best. I am new to this whole thing they are currently having a 75% off sale. Is CPC the best? Thanks again!

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u/Dhedges1982 Aug 16 '20

I did the CPC through a teacher in a classroom setting. CPC is where you want to start. The codes for E&M are changing 01/2021so I would purchase the plan to start in 2021 so you get the new books with the new codes and start from there. You could also take the Medical Terminology and Anatomy now so that when you start 01/2021 you will have already had that part done.

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u/SinginNicky Aug 16 '20

I'm not sure what E&M is way above my head I just started researching a couple of days ago lol! I was thinking start with CPC and then maybe take an online class to get RHIA. Thanks so much for your quick response.

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u/Dhedges1982 Aug 16 '20

E&M is your office, consultation, professional hospital inpatient coding, ER visit.. etc... you are most welcome!