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Which Carol J. Buck book did you use for the CPC exam? I have found a couple and not sure what the difference is. The main two I found was the Step-By-Step Medical Coding book and the Physician Coding Exam Review 2013 book. What are the differences and which one helped you pass the exam? Any insight would be great.

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Which Carol Buck book

:) Hello! I have found that 'STEP BY STEP' is a must have desk reference for every professional. I would definitely study the Physician Coding Exam Review 2013 book by Carol Buck. Between that and reading all of your guidelines, you should be "good"..... best of luck!
~Sunni Hearin-CPC, CEMC
 
Both books are excellent. The Step-By-Step series are just that, a detailed explanation of all the steps, guidelines and instructions necessary to code. This is great for someone learning coding without prior experience. The Exam Review book is more of a high level review and is better for those with some coding experience that are just needing to prepare for the exam. I like it because it has a lot of lists and is straight to the point.

So...it just depends on what you are wanting out of the book. I do agree with Sunni, the Step-By-Step book is a great resource to always keep handy even after passing the exam!
 
I am taking the CPC exam this Saturday, May 4th - I have been using the Physician Coding Exam Review 2013 - as previously mentioned, it is right to the point - they use outline form which is great. No fluff. I am reading each chapter and making notes into the CPT or ICD-9. My instructor also recommended it. I wish that I had used it the first time that I took the exam. Also, I think that taking practice test after practice test is the way to go. After all, it is an open book - but time is the issue - you have to be able to move fast. I think that is the key. Good luck studying.:)
 
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