marty3073
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I am currently a member of the aapc and i have taken the cpc exam (in 2006), but i let my cert go. I will be taken it again in may'10. Is there any advice on how i should prepare?
Thanks,
marty3073
Thanks,
marty3073
There are a number of differences in the exam since 2006.
There are many more scenarios/op reports/office notes in the exam today.
The exam time for 2010 is 5 hr 40 min ... NO time given for breaks (that is, you can take a bathroom or snack break if you like, but that time won't be added back) - everyone's 5hr40min ends at the same time.
Passing score of 70% on the entire exam is required (vs 70% on each of the three sections). So you might be terrible in one area and still pass if you really excel in other areas.
If your experience has been focused on one area, I'd advise that you concentrate your studies on areas you don't normally code. For example, if I were taking the test today I'd want to really study cardiology, OB/GYN, radiology and Path/labs. (I don't deal with those areas at all and there have been lots of changes in cardiology in the last couple of years.)
Good luck!
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
1. do the easy section first (medical term, A&P).
2. Once you get the cpt code the ICD-9 code will follow or at least it will narrow your choices down to two.
3. Study, study, study and study some more.
I took my cpc test in december and passed. It was my third try, but I did it. Not working yet but still looking. Good luck on your exam.![]()