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Model Question and Answers for Medical Coding CPC Exam 2024

November 19, 2023February 3, 2024 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Model Question and Answers for Medical Coding Certification Exams

1. The patient is seen for acute gastroenteritis, nausea with vomiting, and abdominal pain. Which diagnosis or diagnoses should be reported? 1. The patient is seen for acute gastroenteritis, nausea with vomiting, and abdominal pain. Which diagnosis or diagnoses should be reported? A. Acute gastroenteritis B. Acute gastroenteritis, vomiting C. Nausea with vomiting, and abdominal pain D. Acute gastroenteritis and abdominal pain Read also: Sample Question and Answers for Inpatient and Outpatient Medical coders 2. The surgeon performs an arthroscopic distal claviculectomy, bony acromioplasty, and repair of a chronic tear of…

Sample CPC or CCS questions and Answers

June 11, 2023October 25, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

1. Which does not indicate the catheter was placed on the right side of the heart? Pulmonary artery Pulmonary wedge Right ventricle Aorta Read also: Sample Coded Surgery charts for Medical coders 2.Which can be coded separately by the physician’s office during a cardiac catheterization?1 Intravascular ultrasound Road mapping of artery Interpretation of imaging Placement of closure device Rationale: Since all the diagnostic cardiac catheterization CPT codes does not include intravascular ultrasound, it should be reported separately while coding cardiac catheterization procedures. These procedures include introduction, positioning and/or repositioning of…

CPC Certification exam: Get Ready to Clear in 2023

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

The requirement of medical coders is increasing day by day. If you are visiting AAPC website, you can check in their monthly newsletters, the number of CPC-A, CPC. COC, CIRCC etc. newly certified coders with their names. The number of certified coder increasing every month. Majority of coders are clearing CPC Certification exam. So, the demand for coders is growing in the market, may be because of the implementation of ICD 10 codes and due to pandemic of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Yes, due to pandemic the business has been affected badly and…

How to utilize Time during AAPC CPC Certification exam

March 30, 2023April 28, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

We know time is very important factor in your life. From our childhood our parents and elders tell us not to waste time and utilize it in a proper way. The more you respect time the more you succeed in life. For medical coders like us time is very important especially during your AAPC CPC certification exam. We know that AAP CPC exam has 4 hours time, but that time will go so fast during exam that you won’t even realize. Many of us prepare yourself to clear CPC exam…

How to Prepare & Clear Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam

January 20, 2023April 10, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

What is Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam? To make a career in medical coding, the coder should carry a certificate from AAPC or AHIMA. To clear the certification exam, the coders needs to have full knowledge about medical coding and billing. Since the last decade, the number of certified medical coders has increased significantly. In India only, if we see a lot of medical coders being certified every year. In US also, the number of certified medical coders has increased significantly. For medical coders, the first basic exam to clear…

Practice Model Questions and Answers for Medical coding Exams 2023

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Question 1 Which of the following is necessary to report an underdosing code? A. The provider must document a change in the patient’s condition. B. The provider must document that the patient is not taking the medication as prescribed. C. The provider must update the medication list. D. No additional documentation is necessary. Question 2 When is it appropriate to report a Z code? A. When documentation specifies that the problem or risk factor affects the patient’s condition and treatment B. Any time you are aware a risk factor…

How to Clear Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam in First Attempt

December 20, 2022April 10, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Need of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Medical coding is always a booming career for healthcare professionals. In this field, you keep on learning new things and new facilities, which are very interesting to learn. I have never thought a numerical code can define disease or diagnosis and procedure. However, it is quite interesting from the beginning to till now. I always say if you want to achieve something, no one can stop you. Therefore, when I thought of taking medical coding as a career I wanted to be called as…

SUPER tips to Clear Certified Professional coder (CPC) exam

December 10, 2022April 10, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Intro of Certified Professional coder (CPC) Exam Medical coders are in high demand everywhere because of use of ICD 10. Now, if you see most of the projects are based on ICD 10 coding. But, hiring a medical coder is a very complex process. There are two types of coders, Certified and Non-Certified medical coders. Certified coders have Certification or credentials from AAPC or AHIMA. CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certified coders from AAPC are more in number in the certification race. CPC exam is conducted from AAPC and has great…

Top 5 Essential Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam tips for coders

November 30, 2022December 20, 2022 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

CPC (Certified Professional Coder) is an exam of 5 hours 40 minutes. This certified coder exam is conducted by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders). AHIMA also conduct some medical coding certification exams. CPC certification exam decides your future career in Medical coding. However, you have two attempts to clear CPC exam, but I would suggest clearing the exam in First attempt in 2022. The preparation for CPC exam is already being discussed in my previous post. We are here to learn about how to prepare and clear CPC exam…

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam : Best Points to clear AAPC test

November 26, 2022October 19, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Points to remember for Clearing CPC exam in 2018

Every year, you will get number of chance to appear for CPC Certification exam. Having a CPC certificate from AAPC helps a lot in professional growth in future for coders. I have been a CPC certified medical coder from AAPC from last 7 years. I have got lot of job opportunities after clearing CPC exam, which really helps for my career growth. Most of the medical coders always target Certified Professional Coder (CPC) test. This exam is given by 9 out of 10 medical coders. Since, it is completely objective…