Yes I have done the cpb course from aapc and also have both practice exams And study guide..
I suggest you do the practice exams over and over and over. Also, make sure you know the study guide inside and out. Pretty much
everything that the course and study guide went over is on the exam
The last 50 questions are case analysis:
"In this section of the exam, source documents are provided for the examinee to review. Examinees will be provided with various policies and must be able to apply those policies."
- CMS 1500 claim forms
- Remittance advices
- Payment policies
- Local Coverage Determinations (LCD)
- National Coverage Determinations (NCD)
- Appeal letters
- Preauthorizations
- Accounts receivable reports
- Claims follow-up reports
The actual case analysis questions on the exam are quite a bit harder than the practice exam case analysis questions unfortunately. Because those last 50 questions are BIG time-eaters, I suggest working as fast as you can through the first 150 questions. If you get stuck on one, don't waste time; just make a note of it and move on. You can go back and review them later.
That being said, make sure your books are marked, highlighted, tabbed, and you know how to maneuver through them quickly. As most people say, it's a tough exam, and I totally agree. I thought for sure I failed, but those first 150 questions saved me.