HOW TO PASS THE CPC EXAM (2021)

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  • Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
  • The topic for today's episode is HOW TO PASS THE CPC EXAM.
    LINKS:
    AAPC Global - www.aapc.com/g...

    AAPC Website - www.aapc.com/

    CPC Exam (ONLINE OR LIVE)- www.aapc.com/c...

    CMS ICD-10-CM PDF 2021: (You can use this PDF file for review purposes only)
    www.cms.gov/fi...

    CMS ICD-10-CM List of Tables and Index 2021
    www.cms.gov/me...

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 129

  • @chrischan2019
    @chrischan2019 Рік тому +10

    I should have watched this video earlier before my CPC Exam so as to follow your suggested exam techniques. So amazing! I failed my CPC exams last week with 69% score, being the saddest😢. After watching your video, I am confident that I will pass on my next attempt! Thank you!

  • @limeehermin6695
    @limeehermin6695 3 роки тому +24

    Sir, I would like to say super thank you for yhis video.
    I just took my CPC exam last 05/30 and 31 and I'm officially a CPC-A. I got a 90%
    Keep up the great work! Us students really appreciate your hard work!

    • @themedicalcodingguy
      @themedicalcodingguy  3 роки тому +3

      Good job. Your score is high I hope you will put it into actions as well as a medical coder

    • @limeehermin6695
      @limeehermin6695 3 роки тому +1

      @@themedicalcodingguy Will do sir, already job hunting and planning to enroll on a CIC course. Hope you can do a series on medical coding news and updates for those already certified. Would love to see more videos!

    • @deeptibhardwaj6911
      @deeptibhardwaj6911 2 роки тому

      Hi,
      Did u self study or did you get AAPC course?
      I am going to study for CPC exam but don’t know where to start.

    • @CaitlinMia-nf8ws
      @CaitlinMia-nf8ws 6 місяців тому

      Hello i advise you to contact Dr Thomas if you are preparing for your medical coding exam .He is the reason i and my husband are very happy today working as medical coder's

  • @joycechunn3792
    @joycechunn3792 2 роки тому +3

    thank you, I have been so down on myself because I failed the first time. I study so hard by the day of the exam I was so tired. All only got threw the exam half way making a 40. I started at number 1 and went straight threw. Half way threw I did the easy questions. By that time I was so fatigued. The time management skills gave will help me alot. I will pass and God will touch my head.*

  • @lestterechevarria1191
    @lestterechevarria1191 2 роки тому +13

    Allow me to notify you that you are one of the best on earth, because you are teaching us how to understand the Medical histories and obtain the right code. thank you very much for doing this and helping us to this remarkable manner!! thank you yet again !

  • @kedabooth3843
    @kedabooth3843 3 місяці тому +1

    Omg so glad I found this I feel confident to take my test

  • @denisewallace-bolston8753
    @denisewallace-bolston8753 2 роки тому +4

    I listened for the first time, today and I love his approach . Absolutely, stunning. I wish their were a piece with this type of approach for AAPC CIC examination in this type of format.

  • @kedabooth3843
    @kedabooth3843 2 місяці тому

    I been taking pre test in passing because following this technique I just break down the code
    One by one then go back to notes in get my
    Answer yesssss

    • @kedabooth3843
      @kedabooth3843 2 місяці тому

      And I don’t worry about the time in my
      Eyes scan fast when it come to the book so plus

  • @jaffetcoronado3728
    @jaffetcoronado3728 Рік тому +1

    Watching all your videos preparing myself on CPC.

  • @janicedaniels7063
    @janicedaniels7063 2 роки тому +2

    @The Medical coding Guy, thank you so much for this video. I just began watching your videos today and I enjoyed the divide and conquer technique. I plan on taking my certification exam soon. I am building my confident as I watch the videos and practice. I have the 2022 CPC Practice Exam.

    • @Animemania0318
      @Animemania0318 2 роки тому

      Hi can I have a copy of your cpc practice exam? Thanks

  • @aidashitaye
    @aidashitaye 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video. I will watch it again and again. it is really helpful. I am planning to take my CPC exam in the next month.

  • @neldacoronado104
    @neldacoronado104 2 роки тому +3

    I loved your explanation and method of Teaching! I am still quite nervous, because im not a good Test taker..Lol even though ive been in Healthcare for over 20yrs... But this approach definitely helps me to feel a bit more confident!...Thank you !

  • @nataliepayne9895
    @nataliepayne9895 2 роки тому +2

    You're helping me tremendously!!! Thank you for your thoroughness!

  • @6768clos
    @6768clos 3 роки тому +2

    Im a truck driver and want to work from home. Thanks a lot for your video!

    • @themedicalcodingguy
      @themedicalcodingguy  3 роки тому +1

      Hello there! That job is cool! You can be a medical coder as your part time job!

    • @6768clos
      @6768clos 3 роки тому

      @@themedicalcodingguy I've watched other videos that do not recommend medical coding as a "side hustle".

  • @roncastillo1802
    @roncastillo1802 2 роки тому +1

    Hello, glad to find your video. Will be following you until Im ready to take the test. Love the way you teach.

  • @edithaleicjen
    @edithaleicjen 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks your tip especially locating the anatomy in the ICD-10 CM. It has good illustration.

  • @wendywilliams411
    @wendywilliams411 3 роки тому +1

    I loved this! Smart using the ICD list to find words/diagnosis not sure about and the anatomy charts!

  • @zulafagot2605
    @zulafagot2605 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your videos, I need to pass this exam this time around. This will be my third time taking the test and need to get it this time around. I thank you for the tips and for how to maximize your time while taking your exam. I

  • @daneth9973
    @daneth9973 Місяць тому

    Thank you. Great tips to help me on my time management.

  • @pravallikak4048
    @pravallikak4048 2 роки тому +1

    The way your guidance is very good analytical information .thank you so much..... A lot

  • @azimshaikh106
    @azimshaikh106 3 роки тому +4

    Dear air, thank you soo much for your guidance . It’s really helpful as i am going to attend the cpc exam very soon. If possible please keep making these videos to guide us. Godless 😘

    • @themedicalcodingguy
      @themedicalcodingguy  3 роки тому +1

      Sure. I will be uploading a review class this week. =) take care boss

  • @cynthiamooka482
    @cynthiamooka482 3 роки тому +2

    Love your teaching techniques very helpful thank you so much.

  • @melissamaggioncalda242
    @melissamaggioncalda242 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent advice coding guy! Thank you!

  • @healing3556
    @healing3556 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video, especially I liked your trick how to find anatomy answer through ICD tabular book......

  • @danieller.roebucksimmons8277
    @danieller.roebucksimmons8277 2 роки тому

    I like your tips and suggestions it has given me more confidence.

  • @annieeuniceg4370
    @annieeuniceg4370 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you... more video sir

  • @saisahitha9411
    @saisahitha9411 Рік тому

    Tqqq sir ... Great information...
    Plz upload any important questions

  • @dayanah1905
    @dayanah1905 3 роки тому +2

    Wow..more videos sir..new subs here!👍👍

  • @elmertagala1935
    @elmertagala1935 3 роки тому +1

    Took the certification exam last April26 and 27 and passed. :)

  • @Jeeplady
    @Jeeplady 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for sharing these techniques. New subscriber

  • @alejandrocarlosdevasquez1589
    @alejandrocarlosdevasquez1589 3 роки тому +2

    I love your video sir! New Subscriber 🙂

  • @aliciafaith1343
    @aliciafaith1343 3 роки тому +1

    Love the sense of humor, ha!

  • @whatsnext114
    @whatsnext114 5 місяців тому

    Let's tackle these **CPT®** questions related to surgical procedures on the integumentary system:
    1. **Question 1**:
    - A patient arrives at the emergency department with multiple lacerations from a knife fight. The surgeon performs closures as follows:
    - **7.6 cm simple closure** of the right forearm
    - **5.7 cm intermediate closure** of the upper right arm
    - **4.7 cm complex closure** of the right neck
    - **10.3 cm intermediate closure** of the upper chest
    - Which **CPT® codes** should be reported?
    - A) 13132, 12035-59, 12004-59
    - B) 13132, 12034-59, 12032-59, 12004-59
    - C) 13132, 12036-59
    - D) 13152, 12035-59, 12004-59
    - **Correct Answer**: B) 13132, 12034-59, 12032-59, 12004-59 ¹.
    2. **Question 2**:
    - A patient has a biopsy-proven squamous cell carcinoma of the left ankle. The surgeon removes the lesion (measuring 2.4 cm with margins) and applies a split-thickness skin graft from the left thigh (measuring 9 cm²). What **CPT® and ICD-9-CM codes** are reported?
    - A) 15100, 11603-51, 173.72
    - B) 15100, 173.72
    - C) 15120, 13100-51, 216.7
    - D) 15240, 11603-51, 173.72
    - **Correct Answer**: B) 15100, 173.72 ¹.
    3. **Question 3**:
    - A patient presents with a suspicious lesion on the left arm. The physician excises the lesion (measuring 0.9 cm) and closes the wound in layers. Pathology later confirms it as a sebaceous cyst. What **codes** are reported?
    - A) 11401, 216.6
    - B) 12031, 11401-51, 706.2
    - C) 13121, 11401-51, 216.6
    - D) 11402, 706.2
    - **Correct Answer**: A) 11401, 216.6 ¹.
    4. **Question 4** (Operative Report):
    - Pre-Operative Diagnoses:
    - Basal Cell Carcinoma, forehead
    - Basal Cell Carcinoma, right cheek
    - Suspicious lesion, left nose
    - Suspicious lesion, left forehead
    - Post-Operative Diagnoses:
    - Basal Cell Carcinoma, forehead with clear margins
    - Basal Cell Carcinoma, right cheek with clear margins
    - Compound nevus, left nose with clear margins
    - Epidermal nevus, left forehead with clear margins
    - **Indications for Surgery**:
    - The patient, a 47-year-old white man, had biopsy-proven basal cell carcinomas. What were the **ICD-9-CM codes** for the post-operative diagnoses?
    - A) 15100, 11603-51, 173.72
    - B) 15100, 173.72
    - C) 15120, 13100-51, 216.7
    - D) 15240, 11603-51, 173.72
    Correct Answe: B) 15100, 173.72

  • @erwill3343
    @erwill3343 Рік тому

    Helpful, well explained

  • @barbaramalvarez9654
    @barbaramalvarez9654 3 роки тому +2

    You're amazing and really helpful!! Thank you so much !!

  • @ZerDen05
    @ZerDen05 3 роки тому

    Galing mo pare. Idol na kita. Dennis to your roomate before sa abudhabi haha

    • @themedicalcodingguy
      @themedicalcodingguy  3 роки тому +1

      Bro kamusta na. Will follow sa channel mo. =)

    • @ZerDen05
      @ZerDen05 3 роки тому

      The Medical Coding Guy sana maging guest kita soon sa buhay ofw ko sa dubai . Miss you nro

  • @greedfgc1830
    @greedfgc1830 3 роки тому +5

    Hey medical coding guy, I've just started down this path through AAPC a while ago and was wondering if there are ways to work international or while travelling somewhere down the line when enough experience is gained, and if so what the best way to accomplish this would be. Thank you and enjoying the vids!

    • @themedicalcodingguy
      @themedicalcodingguy  3 роки тому +2

      My suggestion is always have the certificate ready! so when the time comes someone look for a coder its going to be you!

    • @greedfgc1830
      @greedfgc1830 3 роки тому +4

      @@themedicalcodingguy gotcha! So do you mean I would have to work within the country I'm staying at or is it possible to work abroad from the US as a remote coder? I see a lot of mixed answers.

    • @jhamzky021fronda9
      @jhamzky021fronda9 3 роки тому +3

      @@greedfgc1830 I think that as long as you have ur license as a coder you can work as a coder anywhere around the globe that needs a coder.

    • @neldacoronado104
      @neldacoronado104 2 роки тому +1

      This is exactly my Goal !...Keep me posted!

  • @jhamzky021fronda9
    @jhamzky021fronda9 3 роки тому +1

    Hello sir. You mention that you will be posting pros and cons of ONline and live. Just one question sir because I waited for you to mention it in this video. If I'll be doing ONLINE exam Is it possible to skip a question and go back later?

    • @themedicalcodingguy
      @themedicalcodingguy  3 роки тому

      Yes it is possible. But not recommended. Will waste some valuable minutes!

  • @erinlong563
    @erinlong563 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your wonderful video

  • @michellesmotivation777
    @michellesmotivation777 3 роки тому +4

    what would be the best certification to get next after cpc? I strive to do auditing one day.

    • @themedicalcodingguy
      @themedicalcodingguy  3 роки тому +7

      Follow your heart. Want auditing? - CPMA
      Risk Adjustment? - CRC
      Billing? - CPB
      Other organization? - CCS or CCA.

  • @dianesprague2721
    @dianesprague2721 Рік тому

    Excellent!!

  • @parthanartistics8648
    @parthanartistics8648 3 роки тому +1

    Explaination I too good sir keep it up.
    For business of medicine and insurance terms from which ste we can learn...

  • @priyadharsinishivaji5697
    @priyadharsinishivaji5697 4 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @sarahjanelerona7396
    @sarahjanelerona7396 2 роки тому +1

    I am not a medical graduate, but I am interested to take the course and the exam. what is your advise?

  • @neha22agarwal
    @neha22agarwal Рік тому

    Could u pls make a video on latest exam pattern in 2023

  • @brendawhiteside3785
    @brendawhiteside3785 3 роки тому

    GREAT JOB

  • @shaheennusrat5177
    @shaheennusrat5177 3 роки тому

    Great teacher

  • @RobotE-card
    @RobotE-card 3 роки тому

    Like your show very much
    I have a question
    My English is not very good (not enough words)
    I am confused when facing a handwritten case, what should I do? Over time, my English will improve, but I can’t wait that long. I need to become a case medical coding practitioner within June. Thank you again for your program, let me know the path.

  • @MC-pw2bd
    @MC-pw2bd 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for uploading...What about for CCS any tips for those? :)

    • @themedicalcodingguy
      @themedicalcodingguy  3 роки тому +4

      I love AAPC!! but will try to post for CCS. It is hard to create this videos especially if you are working full time. THANKS for your suggestion!!

    • @yeygetup1577
      @yeygetup1577 3 роки тому +1

      @@themedicalcodingguy sir, thank you.

  • @user-gd7yi6qh9z
    @user-gd7yi6qh9z Рік тому

    M getting 60/100 in every practice exam for 100,need to push more Atleast can make myself ready for 20 more questions 😢kindly suggest 🙏🏻

  • @bindusasi4173
    @bindusasi4173 3 роки тому

    Hlo this Sunday I have cpc exam u tricks...gave some positive energy but little tension how it will be.....by the way tq for your video

    • @puvi_ram
      @puvi_ram 3 роки тому

      all the best bro

    • @bindusasi4173
      @bindusasi4173 3 роки тому +2

      Hlo sir I got my results tdy tq so much sir your videos is one of reason I scored good I got pass tq so much

  • @puvi_ram
    @puvi_ram 3 роки тому

    awesome video

  • @Jeeplady
    @Jeeplady 3 роки тому

    God bless you too

  • @akhilvnair4213
    @akhilvnair4213 3 роки тому

    Really helpful

  • @danakuhel6780
    @danakuhel6780 Рік тому

    The exam was changed it is now a 4 hour test and 100 questions

  • @irinashumskaya179
    @irinashumskaya179 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much

  • @me.lisaaaa__
    @me.lisaaaa__ 3 роки тому

    Meron po ba kayong medical coding classes kuya? Thank you.

  • @meghrajmehndidesignworld7753
    @meghrajmehndidesignworld7753 3 роки тому +1

    Nice bro

  • @renu5067
    @renu5067 2 роки тому +1

    Can you provide list of book to pass CPC exam?

  • @walkingmanyoutubechannel
    @walkingmanyoutubechannel 2 роки тому +1

    Endocrine system

  • @jencadiao1559
    @jencadiao1559 3 роки тому

    Good day. May i ask if you have any idea of the CPC membership fee and examination cost here in the Philippines for 2021 exam? Thank you in advance.

  • @shareavle5282
    @shareavle5282 3 роки тому +1

    Sr. I just want to ask do we have to pay the exam thank you for the answer

  • @CATHERINEERAMOS
    @CATHERINEERAMOS 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Mr Medical Coding guy. I want to inquire how much will be the training fee in your class?Im interested to know🙏

  • @teejayramos5703
    @teejayramos5703 3 роки тому +1

    🔥💯

  • @andrea_in_Abudhabi
    @andrea_in_Abudhabi 2 роки тому

    hello sir,nagtutro parin po ba kayo sa FI? gusto ko po sana magenroll sa class niyo.

  • @muktarpathan8574
    @muktarpathan8574 3 роки тому +2

    While giving exam, one can check description of codes from book?

  • @kanniyappankulanthaivelu8179
    @kanniyappankulanthaivelu8179 2 роки тому

    Medicine section pls review sir

  • @catherinemorada5206
    @catherinemorada5206 2 роки тому

    Hi whats the best school for the madical coder here in abu dhabi...i am planning to enrol tomorrow..please notice me..thank you

  • @aacgaming9023
    @aacgaming9023 2 роки тому

    How longis the process/timeframe from application towards exam date for this?

    • @aacgaming9023
      @aacgaming9023 2 роки тому

      does the test provide books? if not, am I allowed to bring an ebook?

  • @pgysonlinepatilano4292
    @pgysonlinepatilano4292 2 роки тому

    sir what does cpc exam 01-G1 mean?

  • @aikimervinnolasco6106
    @aikimervinnolasco6106 3 роки тому

    Can you work at home as a medical coder?

  • @veronicanoye2805
    @veronicanoye2805 3 роки тому +1

    I failed the first try in July, please help i studied so hard.

  • @tulasisowjanya9220
    @tulasisowjanya9220 2 роки тому

    Hi sir did everyone got only one set of exam paper

  • @kailee6823
    @kailee6823 2 роки тому

    parang it takes 20 minutes po siguro sir kakahanap po ng code sa book :( dito po ako nahihirapan lalo na po kung meron pang mas mahaba na paragraph na scenario po

  • @denisewallace-bolston8753
    @denisewallace-bolston8753 2 роки тому

    What about the AAPC CIC Exam?

  • @anthroariel
    @anthroariel 2 роки тому

    Yeah. One of the candidates tried to sneak a pocket-sized time machine into the test venue but the proctors took it at the door, along with the cell phone....

  • @veronicanoye2805
    @veronicanoye2805 3 роки тому

    HI i emailed you but it kept coming back undeliverable.

  • @dienzcook4978
    @dienzcook4978 3 роки тому

    Is it alright to open book (CPT and ICD) during CPC exam?

  • @ItsmeFlorRamillano
    @ItsmeFlorRamillano 2 роки тому

    Is cpc exam an open book?

  • @zyrayap6874
    @zyrayap6874 3 роки тому

    hello sir where did u get a copy of the CPT PDF version ?? is it 2021? thank you

    • @themedicalcodingguy
      @themedicalcodingguy  3 роки тому

      Hello. I bought it from AAPC. You can also buy the ebook version from them. Take care!

  • @louisalbertrivera9037
    @louisalbertrivera9037 3 роки тому

    please try to improve the audio quality.