How to Self Study to Pass CPC EXAM without Instructor | Becoming a Certified Medical Coder
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- If I looking to get certified for medical coding these are the steps that I would take.
Links used in this video:
* AAPC Website for CPC information: www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/
* CPC Prep Course & Syllabus: www.aapc.com/training/cpc-onl...
* CPC Study Guide: www.aapc.com/training/cpc-stu...
* Sign up for Test tips and Exam questions: www.aapc.com/certification/cp...
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Not a day in my life had it ever occurred to me to watch the surgery be performed. The gems in this video are real 💎
I have been billing and coding for 20 years (No cert). Now I am going to sit for the exam, I am going to self study. I believe getting certified will get me more money and opportunities. Thank you.
How should someone start coding without the certification?
Thanks again Shamyra, you definitely are giving Gems to students who are serious; I greatly appreciate your videos and help 👏🏾👍🏾
Thank you so much for making these videos! I was so stressed that I would have to pay more money for schooling again! Im so happy I can self study for it!
I really love your content! You offer so much helpful information, thank you. I just signed up for the online self-paced course through AAPC.. 😊😊
Very helpful- thank you for sharing. Almost done with my medical billing/coding class and I want to sit for the CPC exam.
Thank u so much for your advise!!!! I wish I watched u from the beginning!!!!
Thank you. I’m about to purchase my aapc course and watched your video to make sure I can actually do it myself, I especially liked the tip of watching medical procedures being performed, that’s something I didn’t think about . Thanks again, now I’m subscribed to you as well :)
Update, how did you do?
thank you so much for sharing these information!
Thank you Shamyra! I've been looking into this career and your content is super helpful!
You’re welcome 😉
Your videos are definitely helpful, being that I just started my journey on becoming a medical coder.
Thank you! Welcome to the coding world and best of luck on your journey. 🤍
Great content ! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for these videos. Extremely helpful!!!
You’re welcome!
Thank you! Super helpful.
Thank you. I need a career change and will do this.
thank you for this! subscribe to her yall she really the goat
Aww thank you! 💗
thanks for the info!
Thank you for such a wonderful video
Thank you sooo much!
Thank u so much. Very useful video
Excellent, Excellent information!!! Thank you so very much!! Especially about watching the surgeries as you are studying!!
Any time!
Very informative video concerning icd coding. Thanks a lot I subscribed
Thank you!
Thank you for this!
You are so helpful
Thank you so much!
I'm so mad I didn't see the syllabus till now omg. Thank you. I take the test in June and I'm pretty much starting all over so thank you so much.
You’re welcome! Best of luck on your journey!
Update please
I will definitely purchase your notes. Thank you
Thank you! 💛
The website no longer looks like this and I think many of the features/offerings are gone, such as free practice tips. Can you update this info?
Thanks s lot, very informative.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. ☺️
Thank you, this was very helpful :)
You're very welcome!
Thank you!
I am really just getting interested in this. With a background in Medicaid for 7 years I was around coding but never really understood it until now. My department merged coders with fee schedules due to pricing procedure codes. Although I know a little background, this helps so much. I feel like I could possibly do this on my own. THANKS!!
You’re welcome! I believe the background you have would count towards experience in the medical coding field. Although, you may not be physically coding - the work you’re doing could get the A “Apprentice” status removed from your coding certificate. 😊
@@ShamyraC thanks so much for the reply!! Do you suggest learning medical terminology first or just going straight into learning the cpt information?
I’d start with medical terminology first. It’ll make life a lot easier for you. Did you watch my video on how to get free practice exams? You can also get free medical terminology the same way via Amazon Kindle Unlimited. I think right now they have a promotion going on for 6 months free if you don’t already have it. 😉
Thanks!!!
Would love to do a collab video with you! Great content.
I'm great I came across this page. Can you do an coding guidelines video?
Yes!
Thanks for info 👍🏾
You bet
Hi! I really love your videos. I’ve been a stay at home mom for 13 years and as my girls are getting older, it’s time for me to dive into a career. I’m really invested in this one. Is the exam about memorization? Or is it an open book type thing? Thanks so much!
You can use your manuals, the exam is about time! So the more coding guidelines you know the faster you will be! I passed the CPC on my first go round, but I’d been working in the field for 7 yrs! My advice is when you take the exam make sure you answer the easy questions first, leave the case studies for last b/c every question is worth the same 1 point!
Can you please, tell me what's the answer to the question capitalized below. Even with the Feed Back my answer is still incorrect. Thanks a mil!
Directions: Using an ICD-10-PCS coding manual for each of the root operations listed, identify the qualifiers that are applicable to the root operation in the Obstetrics section.
ROOT OPERATION: CHANGE_______________________
This is the Feed Back
Refer to the ICD-10-PCS coding manual Obstetric section. Obstetric section tables begin with (1), the second character is always (0)-Pregnancy, character 3- root operation - Change (2). Locate Table 102 in the coding manual. In Table 102, reference Qualifier character 7, list all qualifiers applicable to root operation change.
How long did you prepare for the exam? Did you use any other books or resources to prepare for the exam?
I love love your videos
Thank you!
The HCPCS thingy isn't out yet, the current version. It may be by the time I'm ready for the test, but is it worth springing 80 bucks on, or should I just print some key pages from the free online, soon to be old version?
You have inspired me thank you
You are so welcome 😇
Tyfs!
You’re welcome!
So, I' ve been procrastinating again due to life. I have the bundle pack of practice exams and the study guide. If I am not ready to test by December would I REALLY need to purchase a 2024 study guide? Are they that much different? I know I have to order some more books, so I'm assuming that I should get the 2024 just in case I take my test after December.
I know i am coming in a bit later than this video was published. But do we have an updated version? The website has changed and some of the options you spoke of dont exist anymore on there. Update please?
Hey, how long do you recommend studying before taking the exam?
Thanks for this video love. I’m still not done watching but you mentioned scores on the exam. The score you get , will that be displayed in the certificate and will employers ask what your score was?
No, the score is not on your certificate. My employer does not ask for score. I’m not sure of other employers but I doubt it. They might only ask for certificate but then again they might NOT ask for that either lol if you have on your resume that you’re certified. I’ve never had to disclose scores or show anyone a certificate, my employer just asks for a screenshot of my AAPC login that states my name and credentials behind it.
@@ShamyraC oh wow. Thanks ❤️
What happens if you don’t pass the online exam? Does the 1 attempt mean you can’t take it again?
Wow, the prices have gone up drastically since you made this video.
Thank you
Your welcome 🤗
new here, thanks for the INFO
You’re welcome & Welcome! 🤗
Does it take a lot of time to look up guidelines during the exam?
I am new in this industry, Medical billing and coding. I just finish the class from Wilkes community college. I just wanna know whats next for this i dont know where i am going . Thanks.
hi shamyra what do you think of doing course through preppy?
Hey. Once again. I forgot to ask. Is there a specific order to coding? Is it procedure, diagnosis, hcpcs? What order should the codes always be in? Thanks
Hi, no specific order. 😊
hello Shamyra . can you do a video how to tab icd 10- cm 2022 code book
Hi Marcia! Sure!
Hi thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. Im currently a phlebotomist, been doing it for 13 years and looking for a change. In your opinion do you think it’s worth it?
Have you ever thought to work in dialysis? I used to work with someone who was a phlebotomist prior. It won’t be the same - but you’ll be ahead of the game.
It’s worth it
@@Seashellsbytheseashore21 I worked in dialysis for many years. I was glad to get out of it.
Do I need to take a course on medical terminology
What would you recommend for myself. I have my AOS in medical billing and coding, however I am having a hard time with anyone hiring me because I have no work experience. Is there something else I should be doing to get myself in the field I went to school for?
Hi Bree! Sorry I'm just now getting to your comment. I always tell people that are having a hard time landing their first coding job to try and get hired within the company for another position within the revenue cycle. POA, Payment Poster, Data Entry, Front Desk at Billing Office, etc. That way you can transition into your coding job. I worked as Billing/Insurance Clerk prior to becoming a coder.
So when you pay for the cpc exam and study guide do we have to take it within that time! Or do we have to have a general understanding before we take the test?
They give you 1 year to schedule and take the exam after purchase.
Hi. Thanks for all the information. I think I may have bought the wrong ICD10 book. I got the ICD10-PCS book. Can I still use that or should I get the ICD10 CM book? I am a biller for an OBGYN and like it alot. Thank you so much
Hi Alicia! I’m not sure what codes are in the ICD10-PCS book because that book is for facility billing (Inpatient facility services) that go on UB-04 claim form.
ICD-10CM Book is for physician billing. Services that go on CMS-1500 claim form. If you’re coding for physician billing then you might have to get the ICD10CM Book. Idk if the PCS Book has both sets. 😬
Ok. I did do some more research and ended up returning the wrong one and ordered the correct one. Still trying to decide if I want to do the exam, but, I enjoy your videos so much and can use all the information in my billing job for obgyn. Happy Thanksgiving!🙂
crazy how much more expensive it is now
What school you go to?? All online???
Hi. I’m very interested in medical coding as a future career. Did you start out at home? If not how much experience did you have when you started working from home?
Hi Taylor! I didn’t start out working from home right away. I had to train in the office for 6 months and then I got to WFH 2 days a week. Once I reached 1 Year coding I got 4 days at home and 1 in the office.
I’ve been at home 5 days for almost 4 years now.
Ok. I have a question. I purchase like the full program. Books which includes this 2023 medical coding training:cpc textbook and practical application. I feel like I may be taking in too much info that's not going to be touched. Where did you see what would be tested? I have been scanning this cpt book. Just trying to see if I can create a focus area to study and take notes on.
I went to the AAPC website (since that is where I'd be getting certified) and under CPC exam prep -- they have syllabus for the CPC course online. You can download the syllabus for free.
@@ShamyraC great. I will do that. Thank you
Hi Shamyra i am getting ready for my exams is there anyway i can get a practice exam to do?
Hi Theresa! I have a video on how you can get free practice exams in my coding playlist. Have you seen it?
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Thank you!
I’m trying to find the video with your free study guide via kindle- it says video is private and can’t be viewed. Can you point me in the right direction, please?
The video you were looking for I just changed to public. Let me know if you were able to watch it. 😉
Hi Shamyra. thank you so much for this video. im planning to self study medical coding with aapc books 2023 that i purchased online. but someone told me that upon applying for aapc cpc examination, you need to submit certificate of completion? is this true? do i really to enroll to some training centers?
No you don’t. When you pay for exams, that’s all you need. But you do need to be an AAPC member before you can pay and pick your exam date.
@@beegulbeegul4239 thank you for your response :)
Do you know what books I should get on top of the study guide?
You’ll need ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. I’d purchase HCPCS last because the exam only has 3-5 questions related to HCPCS.
Send it more information
Did you self teach yourself instead of going to a school
IS THIS ALL OF THE VIDEO
Could you please call me? I have a few questions about this video in regards to medical billing & coding
I don’t have associate degree. Do I qualify for AACP CPC exam?
Yes.
Are the links posted
Yes. They’re in the description box but I’ll add them in this comment.
Links used in this video:
* AAPC Website for CPC information: www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/
* CPC Prep Course & Syllabus: www.aapc.com/training/cpc-online-medical-coding-training-course.aspx#packagesandpricing
* CPC Study Guide: www.aapc.com/training/cpc-study-guide.aspx
* Sign up for Test tips and Exam questions: www.aapc.com/certification/cpc-test-tips.aspx
Oh and what made you choose AAPC over AHIMA? 💗
Everyone in my department was certified through AAPC.
@@ShamyraC then I will be too lol
@@olaines9154 LOL
I would like to do a collab video with you. I have a RUclips channel acd4n and website. I am a RN with CRC, and I also promote self study to protect the eager individual who is pursuing a medical coding career from being taking advantage of from ppl looking to make a big buck off of someone just seeking information.....there are many sharks out here. But you are doing great work with your channel. I wish you the best.
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What happens if you fail both times 😮😮😮😮😮
You’ll have to pay to take it again (if you choose to). ☺️
So.....if you take it online and mess up, you can NEVER try again.
Mess up how? Like fail or not show the entire room? Ever again?
Because I failed 2 attempt
Sorry to hear that Shila.. the association you took the exam through. Were they able to provide you with areas of the exam you got wrong? For example evaluation and management or 30000 series codes? If so, I’d focus on those areas. That is what I did when I failed my first attempt.
You need to rename this video
My Journey to Medical Coding: ruclips.net/video/3jzYRfTo6Mg/видео.html
Watch more coding videos in my Coding Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLOF_ZkGlRmRxMw3WwUJv8FDjDscXzpxFG
How long did you prepare for the exam? Did you use any other books or resources to prepare for the exam?
I studied for about 3-4 months. No, I only had my coding books and used practice exams as a way of studying. I didn’t take any courses. Once I passed the exam I then took courses to understand what I was doing after landing my coding job. 😅