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CPC Exam vs CPC-H exam. Which did you find harder?
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Hello how are you? congratulations on passing the CPC test. I was thinking of the CPC-H as well. I actually took the CPC test and did not pass it due to me running out of time. Do you have any suggestions on speeding up on the test?
Hello how are you? congratulations on passing the CPC test. I was thinking of the CPC-H as well. I actually took the CPC test and did not pass it due to me running out of time. Do you have any suggestions on speeding up on the test?
Well, I would suggest doing the easiest first. I went straight to the medical terminology section did that. Then did the HCPCS codes did that. I finished all that first then focused on the actual coding questions. And always look at the modifiers. Usually you can knock 1 or 2 answers out by figuring out if it has a modifier or not. I also did the AAPC practice tests and I found those helped me a lot because you can actually time yourself on those.
Hopefully that helps you some.
Hopefully that helps you some.
Hello,
I am a CPC and have been working for a multi speciality group for 5 yrs, 14 docs, IP and clinic including OB-GYN. Looking at other options and also thinking about taking the CPC-H.
Any recommendations? Is hospital coding a more financially secure position? Any thoughts?
I am a CPC and have been working for a multi speciality group for 5 yrs, 14 docs, IP and clinic including OB-GYN. Looking at other options and also thinking about taking the CPC-H.
Any recommendations? Is hospital coding a more financially secure position? Any thoughts?
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I've had my CPC-H for years but have never really used it. I know a lot of facility coders prefer the CCS as professional coding prefers the CPC. I think if you are looking for security you should consider either the CCS through AHIMA or a specialty credential through the AAPC...Just my opnion though.