CPC EXAM TIPS - AAPC Professional Medical Coding Certification Concepts to Master - Part 1

[@jayekrats5242]

Hi Victoria! I just want to say your review course for CPC exam helped me to be much more confident sitting for the exam. I took the online exam Dec. 22 and 23 and got the result today. I received the best Christmas gift of passing the exam on first attempt! I just want to let you know that I have watched most of your videos and they were all helpful! Continue to be an inspiration to aspirant coders and for coders like me to stay motivated and keep on coding on! Merry Christmas! ✌🏻

[@Musihoodie]

What website is it to take the exam online?

[@katherinerobles2017]

Hey did you had to take her course or just KZbin video helped. Enough ?

[@jayekrats5242]

@@katherinerobles2017 Hi Katherine, i took her prep course for CPC and also watched her videos for advices during CPC exam.

[@kf3102]

Hello fellow coders! I took an online CPC course through AAPC. I learned a lot but my teacher never really did a breakdown of all the guidelines. No matter how many times I read the paragraphs of guidelines, nothing stuck because of the way they're worded. Victoria helped break down the most important guidelines for each chapter & omg it made a world of difference! I had never used KZbin as a study method before & I was super nervous because I had found this channel only a few days before the second half of the online exam and the first half did NOT go well. I'll just say that cramming by watching this channel was MUCH better than cramming with the practice exams repeatedly. I ended up passing my 2nd attempt (thank GOD!) and the only thing I did differently was watch these videos. I HIGHLY recommend these to anyone trying to pass the CPC exam. Take notes in your books by the guidelines as you go. Believe me, you will thank yourself! Also, if you don't pass it, keep trying! Don't give up. If I can do it, anyone can :)

[@ContempoCoding]

Aw, thank you for the lovely comment, K F!

[@kf3102]

@@ContempoCoding Girlll thank YOU for saving my bum at the last second. 😁 You’re a total life (and career) saver!

[@Kristina-hk9yo]

Taking class with my employer and we just started. Your videos are making things so much easier to understand.

[@alexandreaturcot8921]

I used Crash Course on KZbin for my A&P class in college and it ignited my passion for learning more in regards to A&P and Medical careers in general. It also helped me pass A&P and my Medical Terminology classes with all A's!!!

[@ContempoCoding]

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[@heatherchapman2773]

Hello Victoria. Thank you so much for doing this video! While I do now hold an associates degree as a medical coder, my instructor was unfortunately not very helpful. I basically taught myself. That leaves me to wonder what information I’m missing. I found this video to be incredibly helpful! It really helped to clear up some grey areas. I am looking forward to the other videos in the series.

[@ContempoCoding]

When I was in school the usual instructor was out and a RN covered for her, and it was not great. So I sympathize! I took a CPC prep class later on which was somewhat helpful but I lot I had to figure out on my own over time. Just grab all the education opportunities you can!

[@heatherchapman2773]

Contempo Coding I purchased my CPC voucher for the online exam at the end of June. I also purchased a set of three practice exams to work on before hand. The integumentary system is not yet one of my strong suits. I really got a lot out of your examples in this video. Thank you again for making these and putting them out. I really appreciate it!

[@tinachetan]

Thank you for all the videos Victoria. I am happy to say that I passed my CPC exam with the help of all the training and tips you have provided in your videos.

[@ContempoCoding]

Fantastic! Congrats, Tina!!

[@ellenverbsky345]

Taking the CPC exam in June and just found you! Love your teaching style!

[@fandjaarmel3791]

Good luck in your exams

[@margieannbrown4618]

Thank you for having the time to put this out because that is a great help to me.

[@ContempoCoding]

You're very welcome!

[@tinahyde98]

Thank you for explaining so clearly! Its been a while since I finished my coding course so I'm trying to study hard and try for my cpc. My favorite to code is burns!

[@ContempoCoding]

I love anything to do with the Integ Systems. That's cool that you like burns -- it can get tricky with all the percentages and degrees!

[@hadiyah54]

can you let me know what tools you used to study? I take mines on the 21st and i feel like i dont remember anything

[@alexislewis9752]

Thank you so much for your videos! Ive been watching them since before I started taking the AAPC CPC course. I took my certification exam yesterday and I passed with an 85%!!

[@ContempoCoding]

Great job!

[@ladydj0]

Question: I graduated from College in 2009 with a working certificate in medical billing and coding. My professor that taught the class is also head over the coding department at our hospital. She told us that what she was teaching us wasn’t enough to pass the state exam because the course was too hard so they took out anatomy 👀. Sure enough the exam looked like pig Latin. I’ve got a good grasp on medical terminology and basic anatomy. The exam I took asked for the agencies that headed up different departments. All that was mentioned was AHIMA, the difference between hospital and clinical coding. For our externship we went to the hospital and coded. The md3 coder was easy. My question 🙋🏼‍♀️ is how do you start working from home coding as a beginner? I don’t want to ruin my reputation because I’ll certainly be slower than seasoned coders. Doctors in our area use hand helds to do their own coding or have teamed with large companies. I don’t want to scrap this education which was an add on to my clerk typist certification before I had children and no one knew how to type. I was successful in secretarial administration but that was the late 80’s early 90’s. Help Anyone 😇

[@MsCollegegurl19]

thanks!! I take my CPC tomorrow and this helped so much!

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad it helped!

[@KAM0327]

How'd you do?!

[@86cdp1997map]

Did you pass?

[@lenak1438]

Hi. Did u pass your exam?

[@SJM-29]

Thanks so much for this video Victoria!! 🙏 I am planning to go over this again. Such great content! Looking forward to the next one.

[@ContempoCoding]

You're so welcome, Seno!

[@sabrinakamuf5628]

I learned so much from watching this video. I looking in to taking the CPC exam.

[@KwachieQuack]

LOL ... I LOVE Crash Course! Nice to meet a fellow fan!

[@ContempoCoding]

OMG, if you have TikTok you have to follow Hank there, it is soooooo good. It's @hankgreen1, his videos are awesome.

[@deboarhmadourie2949]

Thank you so much for your videos! It helped me to be a bit more confident. I did the exam today and i passed. Thank you very much.

[@ContempoCoding]

Wonderful!

[@emm9695]

Awesome video can’t wait to see what else you post thank you

[@ContempoCoding]

Thanks for watching! Lots more to come!

[@lillianmgreene3557]

Third time taking both time scored in low 60s. This time on line 9/28 Pt1, Pt 2 on 9/30. Thanks so much!

[@superr_nerd7305]

How did you do?

[@lillianmgreene3557]

@@superr_nerd7305 Hi, I Passed. Now on Chapter 7 of COC certification via AAPC planning to take 2021

[@superr_nerd7305]

@Lillian M Greene that is awesome and i pray you pass that as well. my exam is tomorrow at 8am wish me luck and congratulations Edit : they cancelled my exam in NC due to COVID 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@lillianm.greene939]

@@superr_nerd7305 oh in a way that's good better to be safe shoot. I took mine online I loved being home safe, and it's 2 parts so not all those hrs sitting if you don't want to. Plus I Seperated it by a day. I have Sarcoidosis so my immune system and body has so many issues. Online was a blessing. I wish the COC switched to online 2021. Luck to you let me know if you decide to go online.

[@superr_nerd7305]

Lillian M. Greene I’m going to save this video just too give you an update ✊🏾 thank you for your advice

[@manifestwithmachelle]

Havent got to learning coding yet in my class. Just started med term and finished anat and phys. This sounds very complex.

[@tranqulpetal]

hello Vic, to start preparing for the exam we first need the 3 books, how to get these books . Because at home if i want to practice i need the books.

[@harshavipin8495]

Thanks..What are cpc question pattern for online..in part 1 and 2

[@Jojononsense]

What should I do with my last year books? I'm planning to take the test in the next month, will I need the 2021 books?

[@urdiving]

Following

[@Musihoodie]

Do you have to take the exam to become a medical coder?

[@FutureLawyerC]

Excellent tips 💯💯💯

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nellyguido9270]

Hi, I have a 2018 AAPC Medical Coding and Training CPC book I have been reading. Is this okay to use to study? or do you recommend I do buy 2021 book? My friend told me it was not necessary since it was basically the same but I want to make sure I am not wasting my time.

[@ContempoCoding]

There are thousands of code changes since 2018. I guess it depends on when you're taking the exam, though. You'll want current books for the exam so if you want to use 2018 to study until you test in 2022 and get new books then, it's up to you.

[@rachelhof616]

Victoria, I don't know how to send an email to you, but I have a quick question. I am taking AAPC E/M training online and it said it is strongly recommended to know pathophysiology before training. Do you know any good books about pathophysiology? please let me know. By the way, I love you channel and it helps a lot. Rachel Hof

[@carmencruz7524]

Where do we find the lesion webinar . I fall short on those I’m sitting for the CPC next month

[@ContempoCoding]

contempocoding.newzenler.com/courses/let-s-talk-lesions

[@brittanyg2529]

How’d you do?

[@loriowen8460]

Can anyone tell me if there are questions that are not related to coding such as questions about the history of ICD-10 or when Medicare was started?

[@ContempoCoding]

Not usually, no. There will be questions about the parts of Medicare or like, what LCDs or NCDs are, but they won't test you in the history of coding.

[@loriowen8460]

@@ContempoCoding thank you. Love the videos. They are very helpful and make me think I might be able to do this.

[@Neekie74]

Grey video, can you go over the Medicine section in CPT book. Thank you

[@ContempoCoding]

I might eventually but that's not usually within the "topped missed" CPC Exam items so it won't be covered for the purposes of this exam review series.

[@robertahosey9765]

This is awesome🥰🥰🥰

[@jdmaine919]

Link to the crash course on YT that you mentioned?

[@ContempoCoding]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3OqnWV4qs-ehrM

[@MonicaRodriguez-lp1fg]

Hi. This help me so much to understand what I’m doing.. on my clases!!

[@ashitoshchougale4857]

Thank you for video

[@sibyld927]

Is the crash course on your website? I didn't see the link you mentioned!

[@ContempoCoding]

It's on KZbin.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3OqnWV4qs-ehrM

[@mahtoosacks]

Hank is the best too. His crash course series is so good.

[@keliwolland6586]

Once you have purchased your AAPC membership and exam for the CPC certification how long do you have, generally, to schedule your exam? My preference is in-person because the online exam only provides 1 opportunity to take it.

[@ContempoCoding]

Once you pay for the exam you have one year, otherwise you have to pay for extentions.

[@keliwolland6586]

@@ContempoCoding Thanks so much. I'm sorry if this is a repeat question.

[@lisacarrico9050]

What is the difference in CPC Certification 01-G1 and 01-H1? Also when doing the online exam and external web cam is required. What method will they be viewing. Via Zoom or?

[@UTUBER2023]

If possible update more videos related to cppm

[@SpryGuy289]

Hello. Ty for your videos. I am at the very very beginning of my medical coding adventure. Should I be looking to purchase 2020 materials or skip to the 2021 books

[@ContempoCoding]

I would get 2021. The only reason to get 2020 would be if you're planning to sit for the exam by the end of the year, and if you're just starting that may be hard to pull off. If you haven't signed up for a school yet, I have a partnership with onlinedegree.com. There's a quiz you can take that will help you find a completely online training program within your budget through a licensed school or university. And you can get 10% off when you use my link. 👇 go.onlinedegree.com/contempo *Disclaimer: If utilizing the link above, Contempo Coding will earn an affiliate commission. These affiliate commissions add no extra cost to the purchase price and helps support me so I can continue to provide my viewers great content about medical billing and coding.

[@jasminekrista1761]

Is there going to be math and english in the CPC Exam or is it all focused solely on Coding?

[@ContempoCoding]

There is medical terminology questions and there may be some problems that require you to do math to calculate the appropriate code.

[@lynnetteedwards1026]

Hello, I am scheduled to take an online exam on August 9th. It’s a 2 hour and 40 minute two part test. In your personal opinion do you think this will be easier than the regular in person test being it’s in two parts??

[@ContempoCoding]

Hi Lynette! I actually made a video about this a few weeks ago, you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGGboX6ka9mbrJI

[@sureshgidde]

hello,i am scheduled to take an online exam on septmber 20.plz give me the suggestions and tip s for thehow to write the online exam.

[@ContempoCoding]

@@sureshgidde There's no writing allowed for the online exam, you can only have a small whiteboard. I've not taken the exam online so I can't speak to it specifically.

[@MindsetMappingVideos]

please do one for CCA as well or should I take this information in as well? I wanna do both lol! definitely for CCA 2020 please!! AHIMA just isn't enough! I am ready to start my journey!

[@ContempoCoding]

Unfortunately I don't have the CCA credential so I can't really provide much advice specific to that exam.

[@rone6029]

Hey Victoria, I am at the very beginning! Can you advise me on a the best school that won't break the bank for my training. Also, if I am very dedicated to the training how long before I can begin working as a coder? Thanks

[@ContempoCoding]

Hey Ron! Hmmm.... most of the online school I know are all a few thousand dollars. I would check first if there's anything offered by your local community colleges or technical schools since sometimes they have financial aid and grant programs. I know Integrity Coding has some budget CPC training programs but I'm not sure if they offer the medical terminology/anatomy with that or if it's a separate class.

[@bethzaidavasquez6794]

This tips apply for the AHIMA CCS certification exam?

[@ContempoCoding]

No, the CCS certification exam tests on inpatient coding. The CPC is professional fee coding.

[@Becca734]

What would you recommend ahima or aspic to go through for medical coding certificate? Was in the medical field in administration looking to get back in it. Are there specific areas of medical coding I can take like cardiology orthopedic etc?

[@wearyandheavyladen23]

ugk.:/ My terminology is not great.. thank you for the great tips.

[@keyshianorman6]

hey love your teaching: question CAN you teach on Practicodes 600 cases for CPC

[@hannahlovett9614]

Will this video help if you are studying for the CPC exam in 2023?

[@arnettahicklin9209]

is the NHA EXAM THE SAME

[@ContempoCoding]

Nope.

[@fewinn2429]

Thank you so much.

[@ContempoCoding]

You're welcome!

[@arnettahicklin9209]

GOOD

[@ContempoCoding]

THANKS

[@amymaier9259]

Love your videos! I am really struggling with AAPC CPC, is degree in Billing any easier?

[@Nolepiere]

Easier but pay is less

[@CarewithCarla]

Hi is the exam still 150? Or 100?

[@ContempoCoding]

2024 the exam is 100 questions and 4 hours long. Source: www.aapc.com/resources/cpc-exam-faqs

[@CarewithCarla]

Thank you!

[@keyshianorman6]

hey do CPMA

[@parthjuneja7074]

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[@hiddenlotus26]

Jus sign up for the course through AAPC

[@ContempoCoding]

Awesome!

[@UTUBER2023]

Plz give medical coding job opportunity

[@anjumanna7304]

From where can we prepare anatomy?

[@ContempoCoding]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIS6m4aEpd-mkK8

[@niharika4704]

Hi

[@elizabethhopkins6586]

U were talking so fast and it’s so much to take in

[@ContempoCoding]

Good thing for the pause and rewind buttons!

[@Avaren619]

You can even change the speed!

[@DhritiNair-n5u]

Anyone who is trying for 2nd attempt