How do I prepare for my CPC exam?

The first step to passing the CPC exam is—take the courses! And that includes the medical terminology and anatomy courses because this knowledge is essential to CPCs. Each course is a valuable investment that will profit you many times over. Our interactive lectures, reading assignments, timed assessments, and practical application are strategically designed to impart everything you need to know to earn your certification—including tips for taking the exam, such as:

7 Best Tips to Prepare for the CPC Certification Exam

Tip 1 —Spend enough time in your code books to ensure you can navigate them quickly, including the essential appendices.

Tip 2 —Though you may not attach additional information into your code books, you can—and should—write notes in the margins.

Tip 3 —Because the CPC exam focuses on CPT^® coding, invest extra time learning your way around this manual.

Tip 4 —Use tabs to mark and quickly reference important pages and sections of your code books.

Tip 5 —When taking the test, answer easy questions first. Be sure to return to skipped questions. Do not leave a question blank—a one-in-four chance of getting the answer correct is better than a zero chance.

Tip 6 —You have approximately 2 minutes to answer each question, so hone your focus and save time by reading the possible answers before reading the question.

Tip 7 —Lastly, do not panic. Breathe. Relax and focus.