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Here is a question in from one of our members about recognition of CPC® credential:
Dear Laureen, Hi my name is R. and I have been visiting your website and also watching your youtube videos since last year. I became AAPC member after I watched your youtube video the one you explained about the differences between AAPC and AHIMA certification exams. I have purchased my all coding books from [...]
On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 6:09 PM, M.C. wrote:
Hello Laureen, My name is M.C. I am currently enrolled in a Medical Billing/Coding program I will be done sometime in May 2012. I am really interested in the coding part of it. I will be NHA certified once I am done this course but I also want to be CPC certified. I am currently taking up ICD9, CPT4, and HCPCS courses but i dont think i will be ready for [...]
Good Morning
This future of CPC credentialing has come to my attention this morning. I am near a state of full-blown panic attack. My name is Alicia, and have taken the CPC once did not pass. My expiration date is Sept 2012 for my free retake.
Now, I have to pay 35$ for 20 clinical exam senarios, non-multiple choice.
Take CPC 150 question exam and 20 question exam in the same 5.40 time [...]
Here is a common question I get this time of year so I thought I'd make a post out of it to be able to refer people to.
Hello LAUREEN,
THANK you very much for your time on the phone yesterday.
Right now i need to make up time due to the wrong direction of the correspondence school.
I am cutting my ties with them.I want to get on track with the correct materials right away.
I would like your choice [...]
Then RENT them!
Thanks for this tip goes to Brandi B. who says she rents her books and manuals to take the exam as cheaply as possible. She recommends:
www.chegg.com and
www.bookrenter.com/
I tried searching on "medical coding" and found lots of books I recommend all the time. Check it out! Thanks Brandi!
I love this infographic on ICD-10 - of course I do I'm a visual learner! Post in the comments below with what you think about ICD-10 and/or the graphic.
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A certified professional coder (CPC) is an individual of high professional integrity who has cleared a coding certification examination
Key responsibilities of a certified professional coder
A certified professional coder has knowledge and expertise in coding procedure and diagnosis used by physicians. As a CPC, you must know the correct application CPT and ICD-9 diagnosis - to translate diagnostic [...]
Medical Coding Certification Preparation Videos Medical Coders make on average 7k more per year when they are certified. These videos are jam packed with all a candidate needs to know to pass the national 5.5 hour Certified Professional Coder exam (cpc Exam). By Laureen Jandroep,CPC, Sr. Instructor. Find Out More
