Ace Your CPC Exam: Expert Breakdown of Practice Questions

In this video, I dive deep into practice cases that will sharpen your coding skills and prepare you for the big day. Discover how to read questions and answers effectively, saving time and focusing on relevant details. Follow the process of elimination to narrow down your options and improve your efficiency and accuracy. Join us as we explain each coding decision and the rationale behind it, helping you understand the reasoning behind each choice. Plus, take your CPC exam preparation to the next level with our comprehensive CPC review and practice exam available at contempocoding.com! Don't miss out on the opportunity to boost your knowledge, skills, and confidence. Get ready to embark on your coding journey with Contempo Coding. Practice, learn, and tell the stories that matter. #keeponcodingon
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[@maknuggets]

I just got my results back yesterday…. 86% on my first try! Thank you so much for all the time you invest in making educational content. You’re amazing Victoria!!

[@ContempoCoding]

Fantastic!

[@tortureddummies1672]

How did you do it?

[@RC-kn5cd]

Congrats! May I ask how did you review what resources did you use?

[@maknuggets]

@@RC-kn5cd I completed some of the AAPC’s CPC course, but didn’t finish it. Having access to the textbook that went with it was very helpful though. The AAPC’s test prep series was also very handy with specific examples of scenarios they test on and “most missed questions”. I think the test prep package was like 40-50$ but definitely worth it. Oh, and watch all the videos on this channel at least once lol

[@RC-kn5cd]

@@maknuggets Thank you so much for the info! And congrats again!

[@breannabradford6997]

Just following up with my previous comment! I passed on the first time 84%. Your videos helped me so much the week following up to the test! I appreciate the content and am so thankful you're here to help!!!

[@Jus10D]

Totally appreciate how accessible you make the information. Simplifying the information in such a way that I can understand not only what you’re talking about but how to analyze what is actually being asked. Thank you so much!

[@jessicaliske1357]

Yes! Great video. Please do more like this. It’s very helpful. Love going over different cases and hearing your tips and tricks.

[@breannabradford6997]

Thank you so much for your content! I'm taking my CPC exam next Saturday and am getting nervous. Your videos help me not feel so nervous. Watching you work the problem helps me so much. Thank you again!!!!

[@markchavez738]

Hey good luck Breanna! You got this. 😊

[@tiaviongirlyaka47]

Medical billing & coding is difficult hard. It takes practice, practice and patience sometimes it’s so hard to face those questions it’s not easy as people claim ..I got into this career thinking it’s gonna be easy .. cause everybody saying they pass but .. it’s not so pretty actually doing those questions

[@lakindrabrooks2372]

Same. I feel you and not everybody pass on the first try. It seem like most miss it by 3 points. I failed by 3. It is definitely challenging. Don’t give up.

[@lmcduffie81]

I am hooked on your videos!! When I apply this daily during the week I will be well on my way!! Thanks a bunch for the informative videos!! I am getting excited about testing instead of bummed and nervous as well as backing out again. You are appreciated!

[@bel8497]

Love love love your channel!!! Taking my exam next Saturday wish me luck🎉❤

[@stevenmogavero1]

You are the BEST!! Thanks so much for all your knowledge, Victoria.

[@zoi7871]

Im from kerala India You are the first person i got from youtube when im in a confusion to do medical coding or not Now my exam will be last of this month Hope for the best and thank you for guiding me throughout this wonderful journey ❤

[@muhammedasif2673]

Result??

[@zoi7871]

@@muhammedasif2673 89%

[@kevinfoteck3617]

The video was amazing. Thanks.

[@FullFrontalExposure]

Taking my CPC this Saturday!

[@OMGlvl86turtlepilot]

i dont get why they want us to focus on speed rather than accuracy. the way it's set up with time, and multiple choice just lends to process of elimination and checking answers as opposed to a real world scenario of verifying codes. Just seems like it is setting up students to fail, but thanks for the tips!

[@annierowe9387]

Wow. This was amazing

[@yazminvilla1835]

On ny researching journey barely I’m very excited let’s see where this takes me

[@robynpurkapile9953]

Taking my exam 10/21!

[@kedabooth3843]

Very helpful

[@vrushaliagashe4658]

I’m Taking my second attempt next week . I scored 61 on my first attempt and honestly I ran out of time and last 25-40 questions for me were just bubbling … 😢 Hopefully this time I clear the CPC

[@unique2239]

You will pass same happened to me 69 my first attempt ran out of time. My second attempt I passed. Good luck!!!

[@vrushaliagashe4658]

@@unique2239 thank you 🙏

[@joyb2285]

Same here. Taking my second exam in December. Best of luck!

[@Emily-pt7qf]

Hello Victoria! I thought the correct answer for the last example was A as the documentation states that the diagnosis involves the coronary artery of the anterior wall and not the descending coronary artery. Could you please explain further.

[@aliciafaith1343]

Victoria this is 💯 percent helpful! Send us more useful questions info. Thank u 😊so much! ❤

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-zo4gz3op3y]

Great video very focused please give more cases like that it's very very good . Also I have fear from taking the exam online can i change it to in person i am already paid for the test ?? Thank you so much

[@empress9857]

Wow I really need this with the comprehension foot exam I literally zoom in to foot exam I see the tricks so simple as focusing on what the question is asking? Which is the icd 🤦🏾‍♀️ sucks a question 💯 percent know and would have gotten wrong due to me mentally speeding and creating my own question and got it incorrect thank you soo much

[@christymalloy2421]

Thank you for your videos. This is very helpful. I wish that your videos were available 10 years ago when I got my CPC.😂😊 I found your channel last year, and this information helped me in passing my CRC. Thank you for all that you share.

[@victoriamcneil516]

Hi Victoria, not sure if you will see this question. Nonetheless, could you briefly explain the very last question of why the answer would not be I21.09 ,since the Dx is "acute transmural myocardial infarction of anterior wall, which is listed underneath? (I do understand the CPT code left anterior descending coronary artery). Thanks in advance!

[@sophiebanks7610]

Hello 👋 i love love love your channel!! Im starting my medical billing and coding program in October 2023, the program is for 12months. I know codes change every year, when i sit CPC Exam i will be coding from the year 2024 books right? And would it be wise to just go ahead and preorder my books for 2024?

[@alysmith7057]

Hi, so I'm interested in taking medical coding class from my local college. I was told once done with the 16 week course, I then take the exam to CPC-A. Does that mean I can work as a coder? Are there any other exams I need to take to be certified? I'm just a newbie and have not much info.

[@BachLavuh]

the question and answer at the 19:58 minute mark I have a question on. I am new to Medical Coding. In the question it states that the patient is diagnosed with " infarction of anterior wall" which would correlate to the I21.09 code. How do you establish your answer is the correct one? is it because the procedure that was done was to the left anterior descending artery?

[@sravaniannamdevula1932]

Hi Victoria HCC coding is good

[@jessicaliske1357]

Question: as a beginner in coding/billing, do you recommend purchasing a medical dictionary vs just using google? If yes to the dictionary, what’s the best brand and is it important to have the absolute current version?

[@JenniferPerryMyScraproom]

I actually have several medical dictionaries and they do come in handy. I am still a student myself but I like Google when I just need a quick reminder but I use my dictionary for a better understanding of the term.

[@gabrielafuchs6436]

I’m a little confused on the one regarding the prophylactic mastectomy question. Wouldn’t the hx code be coded last since the reason for the encounter was for the prophylactic mastectomy of the LT breast?

[@VirginiaFletcher-rz7dw]

I am currently self studying for my CPC-A. , I have been a nurse for over 31 years and am now retired. I want to do part-time remote coding to supplement my Social Security. During my years as a nurse I had to do pre authorization for treatmennt and medications as well as, chart review for charge capture. Would this count as experience? Should I get certified in more than CPC? I found a externship on LinkedIn so hopefully I can apply and get experience that way since I didn't use a program. Honestly, most programs teach what I already know from being a RN for decades.

[@yunoify.]

Is there grants for the Cpc exam? I did my training at a community college but I can not afford to take the exam

[@adigharabekian]

Hi Victoria can we do some Covid cases.

[@sreedevidoddamane3739]

Hi, can you please help me with the correct guidance? I was planning to take my CPC exam by the end of Dec. My bad luck I won't be able to take it. Planning to schedule in 2024. Is it good to purchase a copy of the 2024 book or the 2023 book which I have already?

[@tynishahargett1589]

Good evening. Do you have any mock exams for sale?

[@ToriiGates95]

So I recently took the cpc exam. I was flipping to the answer sections while reading for question details and there simply was not enough time for each question. Any tips on guessing? I can code decently when do cases to practice but during the test there's not enough time to read anything, even checking all the codes to an answer takes too long. Thank you for your help

[@user-zj5jg9ne7s]

Thank you for sharing this information. Can you please post what book you have in this video for ICD-10- CM. I Absolutely love how the book is already highlighted ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@ContempoCoding]

AAPC Edition

[@Redfrozti63]

where can I buy the books that you have?

[@user-xu4rq7wp9j]

Can you use the book during the test?

[@alextrotter9064]

Do you have access to this book or something similar while taking the exam? I work in the revenue cycle as a patients services lead for a multi specialty physician group and will be studying to obtain my CPC.

[@ContempoCoding]

For the CPC exam you are permitted to bring your CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCs books.

[@pankajpal6907]

Mam i am appreciate you for your support. How to take the license of icd 11 codes?

[@ContempoCoding]

There is no specific "license" required to use ICD-11 codes. Additionally, the United States has not yet implemented ICD-11 for health diagnoses and statistics. The transition to ICD-11 from ICD-10 will be a significant change, and as far as I'm aware, there's no set plan for implementation in the U.S. at this time. It's best to keep an eye on updates from official bodies like the CDC and WHO for the latest information on ICD-11 adoption.

[@user-vg2uc4pk2o]

Patient seen for cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Chest x-ray confirmed physician’s diagnosis of pneumonia and patient was sent home on antibiotics. How to code these mam..today is my 2nd day

[@RC-kn5cd]

Hi thanks so much for your videos! May I ask because there would be some changes in icd10 starting October 1,2023, my question is will they change the exam because of the changes in icd 10? Planning to take cpc exam by November

[@ContempoCoding]

The exam goes by calendar year and does not incorporate the new codes on Oct 1. The exam does not change until Jan 1.

[@RC-kn5cd]

@@ContempoCoding Thank you so much for the info! God bless and more power to your channel :)

[@geldiaz777]

hi, victoria! is acquired absence of breast not coded? 16:38

[@daboiimj3568]

Are these the same exact questions I might take for the state exam?

[@ContempoCoding]

No, posting actual questions from the exam would be a violation of the AAPC Ethics policy. Also it is a certification exam, and not a state-based examination.

[@cf-kw5qo]

I failed on my first try - it didn’t help that I only 3 hours of sleep : so more practice exams

[@joyb2285]

I failed mine. It is very hard.

[@77littlelulu]

Hello! I bought the STEP BY STEP book and for some of the exercises is telling me to find the answers in the TEACH Instructor Resources on Evolve. Do you know how I can access that?

[@ContempoCoding]

What year do you have? It shouldn't do that for the 2023 version but only gave half the answers for any earlier editions. Unless you somehow bought a teachers edition.

[@77littlelulu]

@@ContempoCoding 2023 it says Student Resources on Evolve. I went there, gave my access code, I've been checking for their emails, nothing so far. I have answers for some questions but other questions refer me to the Instructor Resources on Evolve

[@77littlelulu]

@@ContempoCoding it doesn't say Teacher's edition on the cover

[@77littlelulu]

@@ContempoCoding love your videos I

[@tracydavis4146]

Is the COC exam much harder than the CPC exam

[@sunnysharma3819]

Ist view

[@yolandaluvsmr.t5228]

So I just scheduled my exam for September. How soon do you get the results? Do they mail you something or is it all email?

[@louiseywee3538]

Email

[@ContempoCoding]

In person it's usually 1-2 weeks. If it's online, it might take a day or two. Some people get it with a couple hours. Everything will come via email and be on your AAPC account and AAPC app.

[@markchavez738]

Took me a week to get mine back! Good luck! 😊

[@yolandaluvsmr.t5228]

@@ContempoCoding thanks

[@yolandaluvsmr.t5228]

@@markchavez738 thanks

[@haydeedorbandt6210]

Hi, Im about to take my cpt exam and I will take it on feb2024 and I only have 2023 books, can I use that book to take my exam next year? Please help🙏 I’m really nervous

[@ContempoCoding]

The exams get a refresh every January 1st to reflect the current calendar year's code sets. So, even though ICD-10-CM codes might update on October 1st, those changes won't show up in the exam until the new year rolls around. 🗓️ Feel free to use last year's books, but just know you might be at a slight disadvantage. For the full scoop, check out AAPC's official guidance: www.aapc.com/certification/faq.aspx " What year's books should I use? 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."

[@Cutienatch]

I want to do this but it seems so difficult

[@tinymeow]

It looks easy to me if they let us use the textbook when doing the exam.

[@ContempoCoding]

Just to clarify, you can use the code books because it would be impossible to memorize tens of thousands of codes. And it's not easy, not by a long shot. It's a complicated manual with rules and guidelines, not simply looking up names and numbers like you would in a phone book.

[@lakindrabrooks2372]

It’s very challenging but it can be done

[@tinymeow]

Wait while taking the exam you use the book?

[@ContempoCoding]

You can use your code books only during the exam, no other books. You're not expected or required to memorize tens of thousands of medical codes.

[@tinymeow]

@@ContempoCoding oh heck yeah, that's fun, I'm looking into getting into this, after high school.

[@JesusisLord..]

I’m confused why ICD10CM is only such a small portion of the exam. Seems CPT is main chunk.

[@ContempoCoding]

Because the exam is geared towards professional fee coding, which is reimbursed based primarily on CPT codes. The risk adjustment exam, which focuses on reimbursement based on ICD-10-CM only has ICD-10-CM coding questions.

[@user-hd5cw5db4j]

Signing up for the CPC thru AAPC, looking to test by the end of the year, can i use the 2024 editions in 2023 testing year? Since it's so late in the year i would like to have the most current books and not have to pay out an additional 300 or so in 4 months just to have them.

[@ContempoCoding]

No, you are only permitted to use the current calendar year or one year prior. You are not permitted to use 2024 books in 2023 and you wouldn't want to -- the 2024 codes will not appear on the exam until January 1 of 2024. The exam is based off calendar year.

[@user-hd5cw5db4j]

Ok, thanks for the info, now I just need to decide if I can get myself prepped in enough time for this year or just shoot for next year!

[@jasonortiz616]

You could go a little slower for new learners please ?

[@ContempoCoding]

I understand that my pacing is not fit for everyone. Thankfully KZbin does allow the video to be watched at various speeds to meet your preferred pacing. You can find instructions on how to do so here: support.google.com/youtube/answer/7509567?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop