HOW TO PASS THE CPC EXAM IN 2021 - STRATEGY & EXAM PREPAREDNESS FOR MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATION
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- 🎉 GET READY TO PASS THE CPC EXAM!! 🥂
I've proctored this exam tons of times and helped hundres of students. I can tell you all about what to expect, the exam layout, breakdown, what to bring, and how to get through tough questions FAST.
In this video I talk about the exam layout (in-person and online), what to expect, how to be prepared, and we'll even go through some sample cases including WHAT TO EXPECT WITH THE E&M OFFICE VISITS!!
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 CORRECTION: The question at the 18-minute mark the answers should read C34.12 and NOT C34.11 (my sincerest apologies -- it was a typographical error on my part) 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
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I passed my exam a few weeks ago on my first attempt and got a 90% 😄 I am still so thrilled about my score!
That is awesome, Caitlin! Congrats to you!!! 🎊
@@ContempoCoding Thank you SO much! 😊😊 Now, I just have to find a job!
Congratulations caitlin. That’s really awesome.
@@azimshaikh106 Thank you!! :)
That is awesome! Did you take the AAPC class?
I sit for my exam in a few months. I’m really nervous but you definitely help ease the anxiety! Thank you for this information! 🙌
I just LOVE how you go thru everything thoroughly but not in a boring way. Thank you and I hope I can pass my test when I take it.
You are a good teacher! I have only been watching your videos for 2 days and learned so much. I will be taking the CPC exam soon. I will probably watch all of your videos in the next month or so. I will hit the like on all of them!
I appreciate your comment about coding: It's about using your resources to find the code not memorizing the code books. Great tip! :-)
Glad it was helpful!
Wow! You are so knowledgeable and informative. It's nice having someone break it down clearly (and especially your other coding example videos - which I love). I just recently found your channel and I'm very grateful for it. Thank you for sharing! I was following another coder for a while for tips and it was honestly a little overwhelming. So, I really appreciate your approach and you've been so helpful! I do have a question I was hoping to get your advice on - I graduated from a 15-month medical coding program at my local community college in the summer of 2020. I had to wait due to covid to take an exam, so a little time as passed. My plan is to study/practice and then take the exam in March or April. I'm not working right now, so I have a lot of time to study/practice. My issue is I've become a member of Ahima and planned on taking the CCS originally. However, the more I've practiced, I've noticed that I do better with the CPT book on getting coding answers correct. Although, I've read that it's better to be credentialed with a CCS vs a CPC. (The tests aren't cheap and I just want to make sure I'm taking the best test/path for me lol) What would you suggest for me to do if you were in my shoes?
Hi Victoria. I just got the result that I passed the CPC test! Thank you for the notes and the suggestions before the test. You are awesome!! Love your videos. They are super helpful!
I love this channel! It has put me at ease and letting me know what to do during the exam. I can't get enough of this information, wonderful and thank you so much! You are Great!
Victoria, thank you so much for all of your videos. I just graduated with my AS in medical billing and coding at the end of May. I took the online AAPC CPC exam on Wednesday and Thursday and I passed!! All of your content is super helpful!! Thank you, I couldn’t have done it without your videos.
I just came across your channel and I excited to binge watch a few more of your videos over then next few days as I prepare for my exam.
I have my exam next month and honestly this video has made so much sense when it comes to strategic testing for this exam ! thank you for the HELPFUL TIPS!
I am so so thankful I discovered this channel. I appreciate the information provided by Victoria so much.
Loving this channel. I am 32 and I have been filing medical records for 1 year. I decided that I want to take my career in the direction of coding. Your channel has been very helpful. I'm more sure than ever that this is something i can do and can enjoy doing for years to come. I love that this is a career with a lot of growth opportunity, and many different ways that i can choose to use these skill in the medical and insurance fields.
I'm subscribing to keep reminding myself to not stop moving forward toward my goals.
Victoria I passed my exam! I’m so excited!!! Thank you for your tips, the master classes, reviews, and so much more.👌🏾
I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for your videos!!! It helped me so much getting ready for my exam and I'm happy to say that I pass with a 81%. Thanks again and keep those videos coming.
I'm so glad! Congrats on passing your exam!!
Hi Roschell , I am planning to take this exam .Can you please help me what all materials you referred to pass the exams ..
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9:42 is exactly how I test each week on my course weekly tests this works and is some golden tips here !! Love your page
Wow! I was really worried about taking this certification, but after watching your video, I know that I can pass this with no problem. Thank you so very much! I'm going to recommend this video to everyone in my college!!!!
Good afternoon Victoria. I love your commentary. You are helping me more than you realize. Your cpc review is extremely helpful and I can't wait to take your crc course. Keep up the good work.
Hey Destiny! Thanks for your great comment! Keep on coding on!! :)
Your videos are so helpful. Thanks so much for producing this content for free for students and people in general. Honestly this is more helpful than my current coding course that I am in which lacks much clarification or tips. You do very well at explaining and clarifying everything which is definitely a skill.
Thank you so much for all your videos . I just recently took my CPC exam and just found out I passed on the second attempt and it was all thanks to your videos and helpful tricks because I’m a bad test taker and hard for me to self teach. So thank you!! You are the best !!!
Thanks so much for your videos, help me a lot. I took my test online over the weekend for the second time. I passed with 83. I was so scared because my first language is Spanish and it takes me more time to understand the questions, but your tips help me to improve my time, thanks so much
Thank you love your videos...Im taking my CPC exam in July ...very nervous about it hopefully by then I will feel more confident listening to videos like yours 😁
Thank you! This is so helpful. I got my Diploma for Medical coding back in 2015. I want to get certified now so all this is useful information. Positive mindset. I will pass!
Thank You for this Victoria! Lots of helpful tips and information in here!
You bet, Paula! It's funny how just knowing little things ahead of time like not throwing away your shrink wrap can make examinees feel a little more comfortable.
Thanks for helping quell my test anxieties. At least I now know what to expect and will be checking out your other videos. (especially E&M)
YOU ARE AN ACTUAL ANGEL!!!! I love the way you explain things and break things down. This is actually my first video I watched and I cannot wait to see what else you can teach me. I was starting to feel very discouraged for a little bit thinking I would never be able to pass the exam. After finding your videos, im feeling excited again. Thank you so much
Aw, I'm glad this was able to help you out, Heather!
Great advice Victoria. I am getting close to taking my CPC exam and I got every single one of your examples correct, which give me confidence in passing plus your great advice! Thanks so much for all you do and creating your amazing informative channel!😉
That's awesome, Nikki! Best of luck on your exam!
Thank you so much!!! I've been having panic attacks about taking this exam and you made me feel much better!
Thank you so much for your advise! I'm taking my test this week. I wasn't very confident and started watching your videos last night and feel so much better about taking it. You explain thing so well!
You got this!
👊🏾👊🏾 you have helped me so much!! Thank you!! Keep the videos coming!!
You got it!
Mahalo from Hawaii, this is very thorough on taking the exam and help with the nerves
I love your videos! They've helped me so much! Thank you😊💜
Thanks for the lovely comment, Amber! :)
Thank you so much for all the tips and information. Your videos have been very helpful. :)
I just recieved my exam results and passed my cpc exam on the first attempt!
That's awesome, Rachael! Congrats to you!!
So happy I found your channel. I took the CPC exam twice 6 years ago and failed both times. I have decided to try again but will be watching your videos first 😊
I'm taking the CPC exam on Saturday. I have been watching your videos since I finished my courses from AAPC in August 2021. I have also been studying and taking practice exam since completing the course. I scheduled for the in-person exam because I want to be able to do my POE on paper. Although I took my courses online. I feel that there will be distraction that are unforeseen. As the day approaches I get nervous. But your videos are A GREAT BIG HELP!!!!!. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!!
I just want to say THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS!! especially this one for preparing for the exam sometime next year. I appreciate you very much!!❤
You are so welcome!
With all of your help over the last 6 months through very informative and practical videos, I was able to pass my CPC exam last week. I can't wait to wear my Medical Coder sweatshirt from your apparel merchandise line. I will continue to follow you. Thank you for all of your help.
I am taking the exam in a couple weeks. What is you best advice?? I am really nervous about it. I have medical background but not necessarily with coding. I also purchased the practice exams from the AAPC website
I take my exam this Saturday and your videos have helped give me confidence that I’m going to pass! You’re awesome!
You got this!
This was so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for your videos! When I pass my CPC test (on the first try) I'm going to order your #Medicalcoder t-shirt!! muhahaha!
Very interesting! It sounds like the way I did chapter tests in AAPC, where I would look up BY the CPT or ICD codes, and write down "Not b," when I determined it wasn't answer b, or "Not b or c," it sounds like YOUR tips kind of agree with that! Of course, I need to "speed it up," and realize that I don't have 4.5 average minutes per question, when it comes to the AAPC final exam, or the REAL CPC exam. The white board tip is AWESOME. I was wondering whether I could have scratch paper if taking it at home, but the white board sounds like a life saver.
I took a Chapter review exam online today for my AAPC CPC course. I was able to work so much faster having watched your video yesterday. Thanks Victoria!!!
Which review test you took online please
Thanks so much for these videos!! Im a bad test taker but you explained how to quickly work through the questions. I’m scheduled my exam for Feb 1st and 2nd! 💙
Awesome! Hopefully this helped put you a little more at ease! Definitely follow up and let me know how it goes with the exam!!
@@ContempoCoding I passed the exam the first attempt. ☺️
I just passed my CPC on the FIRST TRY! I bought your prep course and corresponding study guides/practice exam. Thank you so very much for your content!!!! ♥️
Did you go to school too? Or just you study alone? With the guides
@@QueenKPearl Can you take it without school ?
@@veronicagarcia2475 I’m not sure I didn’t get an answer. I’m still researching it all for the Texas rules. Where are you?
How much was the prep course?
Thank you for all that you do. I really feel like you are such a help.
You are so welcome, Kim!
going to be signing up for your E&M course!!
i take my test this weekend your videos have helped me so much
I graduated in April 2020 from Goodwin University 2020 and have forgotten so many basic things and am really trying to prepare for my CPC exam in a few months. Thank you so much for your videos.😇
Thanks so much for the helpful tips on passing the exam! I passed on my first attempt. Taking a bunch of practice exams and timing myself was a huge help. Also starting from the back of the exam booklet and answering the easy questions first was a great tip. Thank you thank you!
Hi, congratulations 🎉
How long have you been studying for the exam?
I am taking the exam in a couple weeks. What is you best advice?? I am really nervous about it. I have medical background but not necessarily with coding.
I did purchase the practice exams from the AAPC website to use
This was so helpful you cleared up some major confusion I had. I'm watching everything you have on coding cuz I feel like after I do I'll be a MFing pro!!
Awesome, glad that it hit the mark! Thanks for all the watch time and your kind comments!
@contempo coding this video was just awesome probably the best and helpful video for CPC exam thank you so much
I'm getting ready to take the AAPC test-CPC soon. Wish me luck! 🤞 I'm certain I'll remember what you've said here. Thank you!
Thank you! I have been procrastinated in taking this exam for about 1 year. I just kept thinking there was no way I can understand all this material and pass with all these codes- even though I had been using some of these exam tips already.
However, your videos make it easier to understand. I'm going to book my exam for next month and I AM going to pass. You have inspired me so much. I am going to watch all your videos and actually actively studying. Thank you!
Hey kayla! wanted to know if you took the cpc exam?!
This is me. I graduated in April and I’m so nervous about taking my exam. I’m so nervous
Thank you for your help, I have been nervous about taken this test.
THANKS SO MUCH SISTER, NEXT MONTH IS MY EXAM, YOU REALLY GIVES ME MORE INSPIRATION. MAY GOD BLESS YOU
Heyy I really need ur help
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Thank you your great this has been extremely helpful appreciate your time and knowledge God Bless You
I am a newbie. I am registered and just starting my online class. This was very informative and interesting
Took my CPC exam online earlier this week and passed! Thank you so much for your videos, they were truly helpful and your channel is awesome!
Best of luck!
How was it
Thank You, Thank you Victoria It’s very helpful.
Thank you, I'm taking my CPC exam tomorrow. This video helped me relax a little.
Best of luck!
Hi Victoria! Thank you so much for all the videos you do, they as super helpful! I just passed my CPC exam online with a 91% on the first try! I felt more prepared after watching your videos! Thank you again!
That is amazing, Tara!! Congrats to you!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
How you prepared? please guide me
This is an amazing video! Thank you so much 😊
You're welcome, Lyndie!
Thank you so much! I haven’t taken my exam but am close & will probably watch this video multiple times lol
No problem! Hoang Nyugen has some great CPC prep videos, too, in case you want to check out his channel as well!
I am scheduled to take my first CPC exam on the 10/17/2021. I have been watching your videos and they are really very helpful.
How did you do? :)
Thanks so much for the information what you shared in video, it's very useful for positive vibes during exams.
Most welcome!
Hi Victoria, I live near Lancaster also. I ordered AAPC books and taking their CPC exam, so can you please do more REAL case coding videos? You did one with a examples of start to finish cases on surgical coding, showing real cases and how you dissect them to find what needs coded. ALL of your videos are very helpful so thank you! Videos of dissecting cases is very RARE on you tube, I only found 3 videos!
Wow your explanation is so beautiful
Thank you for this. I take the first half of the exam on Friday. This helped a lot.
Glad it helped!
I passed my CPC exam this week with an 83%!! Thank you for your helpful videos!! I found them just a week before I was scheduled to take the online exam and they realllllly helped me. I just want to tell everyone out there I felt Part 1 was much harder than part 2. Also, i did have some technical difficulties day 1(Itoolk my exams on 2 separate days) which threw me into a tailspin and I kind of froze up once the exam finally started. I forgot where to find information to some very simple questions so I know I got those 5 easy anatomy questions wrong. Try to just relax and pretend you are taking a practice exam. The proctor was silent and it felt like I was alone once the exam started.
What course did you take to get you ready for the exam? I’m not sure where to start.
Hi madam i have medical coding surgical procedures doughts can you send me some surgical procedures explanation
I'm having to retake the exam, and this has helped so much.
Thank you
Thank you so much. I am taking CPC exam in March, you have been very helpful.
Great! Good luck in March!
im glad to find ur channel maam this very much helpful to me thank you for sharing knowledge may God bless,
I passed my CPC exam a few days ago! ❤️ I appreciate all your videos.
Wonderful, Susan! Congrats!! 🎉🎉
I don’t comment on anyone’s video. You’re actually the first, but you deserve a HUGE THANK YOU!!!! I took my CPC exam last week and your videos helped me tremendously! I’m not the fastest reader and I have terrible test anxiety, but because of your tips and process of elimination strategies, I was able to relax during my exam, complete the test with time to spare (which I used to make sure the answers I circled in my test packet matched the answers on my scantron sheet 😝), and pass with a score of 80%!!! Bless you, Victoria!! 💖 You rock!! 🙌🤗😎
That's awesome, Fawn!! Congratulations on passing your exam! That's so awesome!!
What is the lowest score you can get?
@@stormisims7730 70%
I love it Victoria. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
As a Indian aspiring coder ,you are just amazing 🤩
Thank you so much for your help and wonderful tips👍💚💐
You bet!
Thanks so much, I really learn a lot from your video
You are welcome!
Thank you for sharing this it's really helpful!!!
You're so welcome!
Thank you for the checklist!!!
Going to take my National medical billing and coding at 9 30 a.m. today, feeling confident, thank you for your tips. Totally appreciate you.
You bet, Gloria! How did it go??
@@ContempoCoding I passed, Thank you for your time in doing these videos. Hopefully this time I can land a job. Thank you again for your time.
@@Gloria-ct7mi Woo hoo!! That's awesome news, congratulations!!! 👏👏
First i want to say i love your videos and I'm in school for medical billing and coding. I'm actually doing PA's and coding at my job but always liked online for my codes. Thank you for your videos, it really helps to know what I'm looking for since i don't use the book that often.
I did have a question on the modifiers that were used in the breast reduction question. There were two answers that were the same but you chose one with the modifier, can you explain why?
Thank you again!! And I'm truly grateful for you!
Very useful, thank so much!!!
This was so helpful thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Glad I watched this. I'm not used to seeing CPT procedure codes listed before diagnosis codes. That would have really thrown me off if I didn't know about it ahead of time. And I tabbed the E/M grid too. THANKS!
You're welcome, Kathy!
Thanks so much for your exam tips & videos! They helped calm my nerves before the exam. I took the exam in Dec. 2020 and failed by just a few points. I rescheduled and took the exam again March 2021 and passed!!! Just got my results today. Your videos gave me an idea of what to expect during the exams and really calmed my nerves. :)
That's awesome! Congrats newly certified coder!!! 🥳
@@ContempoCoding Thank you! I just noticed that I have 9 CEUs due by September when my membership expires.. I was surprised they were due that soon! What is the best way to get CEUs? Can I do them through AAPC website for the CPC-A?
Ooh, I have a video just for that! th-cam.com/video/47w0umwrEU8/w-d-xo.html
@@ContempoCoding Thanks!!
Awesome!! Thank you!
Thank you for the advice I have my test next month
excellent infomation thankyou for sharing us!
Glad it was helpful!
thanks for the information .. exam online I'm ready excited
Most welcome, Lana! Thanks for all the comments! :)
Thank you, It's very helpful!
You're welcome!
Hey bictoria! Love your videos i challenge myself to watch your guideline ones each day. Im having the hardest time figuring out what to look up in the index for CPT codes when looking at a operative report, could you do a video with some examples or a tutorial? Thanks! Youre awesome!
Just took my exam today! Now I need a video on how to stay busy and content while waiting for the results! 😂
Thank you so much for this amazing video
Most welcome 😊
Yes- that’s what I needed. I’m scheduled next month.
Awesome! Hope this helps you out! 😁
Good luck! 🤞
@@Odiwan thank you so much.
You got this!!!
This is great info!
I took my exam on Saturday and bombed. I was so overwhelmed. I was a 2020 reschedule due to Covid and just got in my own way. I already ordered your practice exam and will just continue to study. I think I'm going to try Optimum ICD book.
I just took mine for the first time yesterday, June 11, 2022. I'm in the painstaking stage of waiting for my score. I too, think I would have learned better from an in person coach, than taking it all online, but everyone has faced challenges because of COVID. I hope that you have since passed. I fear that I failed, and that 5 points would be the difference.
Thank you so much 🤩 I got my exam next month
I will follow her strategy.I failed when Ai took my CPC exam because I keep reading and look tru the index every questions and I ran out of time.This video give me some ideas and motivate me again to take my CPC exam for the second time.
Good luck!!
Thank you, so much for your video.