Hello,
Ive taken the CPC twice and failed it both times (The first time I scored a 66% and this last time I scored a 61%). Money is an issue for my wife and I dont know yet if I will be spending another $380 to retake the test again. I have a 9 month online certificate from Carrington College in Medical Coding and also work as a receptionist and referrals coordinator at a Neurology office. Needless to say, I dont understand why Im struggling with this so much.
Im thinking about quitting my membership to AAPC and switching to AHIMA to obtain the CCS certification. I have a friend who codes for a local hospital that has the CCS so I figure it might be worth the shot. It also looks like the membership fee to AHIMA and test fee for the CCS exam are also slightly cheaper.
My question is should I save up and retake the CPC again, or should I try a different angle by enrolling in AHIMA and taking the CCS exam?
Ive taken the CPC twice and failed it both times (The first time I scored a 66% and this last time I scored a 61%). Money is an issue for my wife and I dont know yet if I will be spending another $380 to retake the test again. I have a 9 month online certificate from Carrington College in Medical Coding and also work as a receptionist and referrals coordinator at a Neurology office. Needless to say, I dont understand why Im struggling with this so much.
Im thinking about quitting my membership to AAPC and switching to AHIMA to obtain the CCS certification. I have a friend who codes for a local hospital that has the CCS so I figure it might be worth the shot. It also looks like the membership fee to AHIMA and test fee for the CCS exam are also slightly cheaper.
My question is should I save up and retake the CPC again, or should I try a different angle by enrolling in AHIMA and taking the CCS exam?