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CPB Exam Passing Score?

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I just took the CPB exam this morning and am wondering if anyone knows what the required passing score is? I've searched everywhere on the site and can't find any information.

Thanks!
Teresa
 
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U have to score at least 70% so u can't miss no more than 60 questions. Can u tell me what I really need to study for cause I am taking it in June. Thanks
 
I took the CPB course through AAPC and used the book that is supplied with the course and the Cengage online Studyware, in addition to my coding books, to prepare for the exam. All I can really say is study everything you can get your hands on that pertains to insurance billing and reimbursement, including reimbursement methodologies used by Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Tricare, and commercial insurances, as well as Workers Comp. Also, anything that explains HMO's, MCO's, etc. The exam breakdown shows what is covered on the exam and it means it. Everything that is listed as covered on this exam is absolutely covered. It was extremely difficult and I'm just hoping that I passed it the first time and don't have to take it again.

Thanks to those that responded. A friend of mine thought that she had read that the passing score requirement was 80% (which about gave me a heart attack), so I'm glad to hear that it's 70% instead. As I said, it was pretty difficult so I'm just keeping my fingers crossed at this point.

Best of luck to those that are planning to take it!!


Teresa
 
Well, I passed the exam and am so relieved. The required passing score is 70% and I scored a 70%. :) Under other circumstances I'd be disappointed with a score like that but in this case I'm just glad I passed it and don't have to take it again!

Teresa
 
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Congrats on passing your exam! I just took my CPB exam today and have def got my fingers crossed. I passed my CPC a few years ago and am pretty sure you had to pass with 80%. I'm sure hoping it's 70% for the CPB one....it was tough!! Needed every minute. Def hope I don't have to do it again!
Marilyn

Update: After reading some posts in other threads, I think I confused the ICD-10 Cert test which required 80%. Feeling a bit better!
 
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I am just in the beginning of studying for the CPB test. I was wondering do people who took the CPC exam do they think this test was more difficult, less difficult, or about the same as the CPC exam
 
ktrek32 said:
I am just in the beginning of studying for the CPB test. I was wondering do people who took the CPC exam do they think this test was more difficult, less difficult, or about the same as the CPC exam
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I think it depends on your background knowledge.

The CPB is a challenging exam. When I took it, I already had years of experience with billing related information (interpreting EOBs, LCDs, etc.). It was fine for me. There were a few questions that were tricky to me, but I passed the first time.

However, I could see where it might be potentially more difficult than the CPC for someone who didn't have any billing-related experience.
 
ktrek32 said:
I am just in the beginning of studying for the CPB test. I was wondering do people who took the CPC exam do they think this test was more difficult, less difficult, or about the same as the CPC exam
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I was wondering the same thing about this. If the CPB is harder than the CPC??
I just finished the CPB online course through AAPC about 8 weeks ago. I failed the exam by 9 points. (I have been billing and coding for 12years now at a local doctor office)
I am retaking the CPB this weekend and currently taking the online CPC course so I will be taking the CPC exam in like December. I'm truly hoping I pass this second time around and hope the CPC is a little easier than the CPB.
 
sls314 said:
I think it depends on your background knowledge.

The CPB is a challenging exam. When I took it, I already had years of experience with billing related information (interpreting EOBs, LCDs, etc.). It was fine for me. There were a few questions that were tricky to me, but I passed the first time.

However, I could see where it might be potentially more difficult than the CPC for someone who didn't have any billing-related experience.
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Hey Susan,

Could you pls share where to find the local chapter in lexington ,ky? Thank you.
 
cogitoergosum40@gmail.com said:
Hey Susan,

Could you pls share where to find the local chapter in lexington ,ky? Thank you.
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Hello!

Yes. you can find information for any local chapter through the Find a Chapter section of the AAPC website: https://www.aapc.com/localchapters/find-local-chapter.aspx

If you filter by Kentucky, you’ll see a list of all the chapters in the state (including Lexington) along with their upcoming events. When you’re logged into the AAPC website, you’ll also be able to view the contact information for the chapter’s officers.

Just a quick note: if a chapter doesn’t currently have events listed, it doesn’t always mean nothing is planned. The website only shows events once the CEU application has been submitted and approved. Chapters may still have meetings in the works, so it’s always a good idea to reach out directly to the officers for more details.
 
sls314 said:
Hello!

Yes. you can find information for any local chapter through the Find a Chapter section of the AAPC website: https://www.aapc.com/localchapters/find-local-chapter.aspx

If you filter by Kentucky, you’ll see a list of all the chapters in the state (including Lexington) along with their upcoming events. When you’re logged into the AAPC website, you’ll also be able to view the contact information for the chapter’s officers.

Just a quick note: if a chapter doesn’t currently have events listed, it doesn’t always mean nothing is planned. The website only shows events once the CEU application has been submitted and approved. Chapters may still have meetings in the works, so it’s always a good idea to reach out directly to the officers for more details.
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Thank you for getting back to me Susan, appreciate it. I tried looking it up initially through forum and noticed I'd been assigned to Florence, Ky. I switched to Lexi, and nothing happened. I guess I will try the link you forwarded. Also, while we are at it, any ideas on how CPB exam is scored? Is it the overall percentage or scored individually based on each section? I can't find anything on AAPC website. Shikha.
 
cogitoergosum40@gmail.com said:
Thank you for getting back to me Susan, appreciate it. I tried looking it up initially through forum and noticed I'd been assigned to Florence, Ky. I switched to Lexi, and nothing happened. I guess I will try the link you forwarded. Also, while we are at it, any ideas on how CPB exam is scored? Is it the overall percentage or scored individually based on each section? I can't find anything on AAPC website. Shikha.
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AAPC exams are 70% or higher. It's not broken down by section.

The CPB exam is 135 questions, so you need to answer at least 95 questions correctly to pass.

With the link that I provided above, you can look up the information for any chapter in any state. It doesn't have to be the chapter assigned in your profile.

If you're on the Lexington roster, you should be getting the automated emails that go out with meeting reminders. However, I'd take a look at the Email/Mail preferences section of your member profile - if you've unchecked the option to receive those automated emails, that could be one explanation. (It's also possible that chapter doesn't use the automated reminders option when they set up a meeting on the website.)


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sls314 said:
AAPC exams are 70% or higher. It's not broken down by section.

The CPB exam is 135 questions, so you need to answer at least 95 questions correctly to pass.

With the link that I provided above, you can look up the information for any chapter in any state. It doesn't have to be the chapter assigned in your profile.

If you're on the Lexington roster, you should be getting the automated emails that go out with meeting reminders. However, I'd take a look at the Email/Mail preferences section of your member profile - if you've unchecked the option to receive those automated emails, that could be one explanation. (It's also possible that chapter doesn't use the automated reminders option when they set up a meeting on the website.)


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Thank you so much Susan. I will definitely look into it. Have a great week ahead.
 
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