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Apply Time Management Tips to Tick Passing the CPC Exam Off Your List

Laureen’s tips will have turn that clock from foe into friend. We’ve all been there: the test, the paper, the ticking of that pesky clock. When it comes to the CPC exam, time management is of the utmost importance, because…

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Beat the Clock With These CPC Exam Tips

5 HOURS. It seems like a long time. But it can fly by when you’re taking the CPC exam, say many test takers. That’s why time management is an essential part of exam prep. “Take part of your study time to…

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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…

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CPC Exam Prep Tip: Don’t Miss Answers at the Tip of Your Nose

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…

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CPC Exam Prep Tip: Explore Uncharted Territory

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…

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CPC Exam Prep Advice: Decipher Medical Word Endings

“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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