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I know there is a thread here somewhere, I am just having trouble finding it! What is allowed as far as marking in your books for the Exam and writing in the books? Thanks!
Hi everyone!
I failed my 1st try on CPC exam and got only 62% last month (24-11-17) I am planning to retake the exam but I don't know if I still could use my 2017 books (CPT, ICD10, HCPCS) Can anyone confirm if I could still use my 3 books for next year 2018 CPC exam????
Thank you.
What Year's books should I use?
Since the code sets for each coding book are updated every year, it’s essential for coders to have the current year’s books/manuals to ensure accurate performance. Reporting wrong codes can lead to denied claim submissions and substantial penalization. It’s clearly very important to get an education on the annual code set updates and to obtain new code books every year.
All AAPC exams are based on the current calendar year’s code sets, so we strongly suggest you use the current year’s books. The previous calendar year’s books may be used on an exam, but you would be at obvious disadvantage doing so. The upcoming year’s books are not allowed for exam use. The exams are updated every January for the new code sets. Examinees using their second attempt in the next calendar year will not be permitted to take the previous year's exam.
You have to buy all new books. I failed as well. Just bought mine last month while they were on sale. There is much more added codes and there are now 6 I believe chest x-ray where there use to be 2. So the test all change as well as many more codes. I as well failed after a crappy teacher, but hired a great tutor. Just wasn't enough. I know my stuff I just can't think quick enough. I will pray for you and I that this year us the year to passHi everyone!
I failed my 1st try on CPC exam and got only 62% last month (24-11-17) I am planning to retake the exam but I don't know if I still could use my 2017 books (CPT, ICD10, HCPCS) Can anyone confirm if I could still use my 3 books for next year 2018 CPC exam????
Thank you.