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CPC Exam Prep Tip: Make the Most of Open Book
The CPC exam is ‘open book,’ but fumbling through your CPT and ICD-9 books will only eat up time unless you prepare yourself get around your references quickly. AAPC guidelines say you can bring standard editions of CPT, ICD-9…
Continue reading...CPC Exam Prep Tip: Don’t Miss Answers at the Tip of Your Nose
Friday, July 24, 2009
No foolin’. To pass the CPC exam and advance in your career, you’ve got to learn how to make the most of ‘open book.’ You’re allowed to refer to official CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS reference books during the exam, and…
Continue reading...CPC Exam Prep Tip: Explore Uncharted Territory
Friday, July 24, 2009
No question about it. The CPC exam requires you to code competently in all specialties. To prepare for the test, you should “venture out of your comfort zone,” says Deborah Dorton, JD, MA, CPC. “For example, if you’ve never done any burn…
Continue reading...CPC Exam Prep Advice: Decipher Medical Word Endings
Thursday, July 23, 2009
“Don’t let medical jargon cost you the CPC exam” and the chance to earn a certified coder’s higher salary, advises Leesa A. Israel, CPC, CUC, CMBS. “If you know common medical prefixes, suffixes, and other terminology basics, you’ll ace the first…
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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