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Hi. I am taking the exam yet this year. Wondering who else is and how they are doing. Could use support and would like to also give some!
I have took The exam in August but I didn’t pass it, I thought I did well on the exam but I missed it by a a few points. This is and was a difficult test but I’m taking it again soon. I’ve studied the work book, I’ve done the practice test but when it comes to the real test it touches on clinicals that I’m not familiar with, like cancer drugs, I work in ob/gyn. It’s a lengthy test and needs full attention. I hope you all pass it the first time but if not continue until you do because that is what I plan to do. I think I was complacent and expected to pass the first time and I was upset with myself but we all must continue to try and we will make it.Hi. I am taking the exam yet this year. Wondering who else is and how they are doing. Could use support and would like to also give some!
How were the case study on the exam? any tips on an easier way to determine the e/m?I have took The exam in August but I didn’t pass it, I thought I did well on the exam but I missed it by a a few points. This is and was a difficult test but I’m taking it again soon. I’ve studied the work book, I’ve done the practice test but when it comes to the real test it touches on clinicals that I’m not familiar with, like cancer drugs, I work in ob/gyn. It’s a lengthy test and needs full attention. I hope you all pass it the first time but if not continue until you do because that is what I plan to do. I think I was complacent and expected to pass the first time and I was upset with myself but we all must continue to try and we will make it.
I have took The exam in August but I didn’t pass it, I thought I did well on the exam but I missed it by a a few points. This is and was a difficult test but I’m taking it again soon. I’ve studied the work book, I’ve done the practice test but when it comes to the real test it touches on clinicals that I’m not familiar with, like cancer drugs, I work in ob/gyn. It’s a lengthy test and needs full attention. I hope you all pass it the first time but if not continue until you do because that is what I plan to do. I think I was complacent and expected to pass the first time and I was upset with myself but we all must continue to try and we will make it.
Are the cases like the ones from the course through AAPC. I take my test on saturday and i am nervous.hi I took the test in june and passed after failing two times, its a very difficult test. what I did, I did the section with the laws and the matter of fact questions, I saved the cases till the end, just make sure you know the laws. I studied through aapc, and I made index cards. don't get discouraged, good luck
Thanks again - good suggestion - passed on first attempt!I would suggest you start from the back. I just passed the CPCO and found it very beneficial to start from the back.
I have taken it twice and failed. I am taking my 3rd attempt on 2-8-20. what sections were your weakness?I've taken it 3xs and failed by points each time, its frustrating
THIS is SUCH helpful information! Thank you for laying it all out so that those of us studying can focus on theses points. I plan to make flash cards on these areas to help!I took the test December and passed it. It was a very difficult test and I took the AAPC auditing online course and that was very helpful. Read CPMA study guide,practice exams over and over. Main topics are 7 elements of a compliance plan, Fraud and Abuse,Stark Law and penalties, Corporate Integrity Agreements(CIA),IRO,RAC,Corrective Action plan, OIG work plan, RatStats, Joint Commission,NCCI,MUE,Modifiers,Audit types,Audit report....
For Audit cases My tip is READ the question FIRST, before you start reading the progress notes or op reports .
I finally passed on my 4th try 12/28/19. I guess its just a matter of when its your time.I have taken it twice and failed. I am taking my 3rd attempt on 2-8-20. what sections were your weakness?
I failed again my third attempt. You are lucky you passed. I decided I am going to take a break and take it in the summer time of testing centers are open.I finally passed on my 4th try 12/28/19. I guess its just a matter of when its your time.
how much time do you have to study before taking the exam?THIS is SUCH helpful information! Thank you for laying it all out so that those of us studying can focus on theses points. I plan to make flash cards on these areas to help!