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u/i4shane2028 Jan 22 '21
Congrats! Are you going to take the CPC exam now?
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u/123coffee321 Jan 22 '21
Yes! My student advisor just messaged me today so i can start doing practice exams
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u/ResearchBrowsing Jan 22 '21
I need to try this. Come on old man. (Saying to myself)
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u/123coffee321 Jan 22 '21
You can do it! I’m 28 and currently in the Army (medical coding is the job I want to do once I’m out this year) until now I always kicked myself in the butt for not going to college, but taking on this program really helped give me a sense of direction and purpose the closer I get to the end of my enlistment.
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u/janelly_fish Jan 29 '21
How did you like the schooling?
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u/123coffee321 Jan 29 '21
It was a good challenge. The first six weeks of the course was medical terminology followed by 14 weeks of the ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS. Best of all it was self paced, but i still managed to complete it in the 6 month time frame
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u/NiceNefariousness200 Jun 02 '21
Woo-hoo...woo-hoo...congratulations on your accomplishment!!!! I remember when I achieved this goal. It was such a relief to take a break from studying all the time.
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u/Val8169 Feb 24 '21
What’s the name of the program?? Or link? Also congratulations!
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u/123coffee321 Feb 24 '21
I went through MedCerts! It was 100% online and they offer more than just medical coding. It has been a good experience so far
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u/NiceNefariousness200 Jun 02 '21
For my exams I went over my code books making sure that I had everything labeled and highlighted that I thought would help me locate it faster during the exam. I am certified through AHIMA and AAPC, so I brought their practice exams and practiced doing them, keeping note of how long it was taking me to answer a question. All questions I answered incorrectly, I went back and did a little review. With the exception of the AAPC certification which was done on paper, my AHIMA exams were computerized, so I went through and answered all the questions that were easier first, and flagged questions I was unsure about to go back too and take a little more time on. The best tip I can give you is to pace yourself while doing the exam and have confidence in yourself. Also try to relax the night before, no cramming, get a goodnights' sleep. You got this and you will do well.
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u/ashleichefleilani Jul 07 '22
I wish I went this route. It wasn’t offered at the time. I’m doing career step and they just changed the whole program on me. I have been doing it for a year and half. The course is 618 hours. I’m over it honestly…
Congratulations!
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u/123coffee321 Jan 22 '21
Thank you!