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    Wiki Using 2018 books to study for 2019 exam! Is that a big problem? :O

    I'm thinking I may have to reschedule my AAPC exam until after the holidays. I have been studying the 2018 books and I'm wondering if the 2019 exam will focus alot on the new changes for 2019. Will it be a big deal? Will the exam really be that different? Will it be so different that it may...
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    Wiki CUC Exam Prep & References

    I am studying for the CUC Exam and want to make sure if the AMA CPT Coding Essentials for Urology & Nephrology 2018 is approved to take in to the test as a reference book. I understand the CPT & ICD10CM are used and I am prficient with those books but find I use this book a great deal in the...
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    Wiki Coder Desk Reference Manual

    Does anyone use the Coder Desk Reference manual published by Optum? How does if differ from the AAPC HCPCS & CPT books? Thanks, Andrea
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    Wiki Purchasing Coding Books

    Hello everyone! Just wanted to get some feedback on where you are purchasing your coding books for your offices. Trying to find our books at a reasonable price. I've checked AAPC's pricing, looked at AAFP and OSMA (they don't offer book purchasing). Our current supplier is Optum360 and they...
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    Wiki 2011 Code Books

    Hello, I'm John and I have been a member for a little while but recently credentialed. I have recently purchased my 2011 CPT & HCPCS Code Books from the AAPC. However, I found the AAPC version of the ICD-9 Coding Book to be challenging to use perhaps mainly due to the spirals, I don't like it...
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    Wiki 2011 Code Books - Your Preference?

    I'm receiving offers from various publishers wanting to sell me the 2011 ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding books. I'd like your opinions on which publisher's books you prefer and why. AAPC, Ingenix, Contexo, or other? Thanks for the advice! NWCPC
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