CPC Test Taking Tips

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Jen Godreau, BA, CPC, CPEDC Content Director SuperCoder.com, The Coding Institute jenniferg@SuperCoder.com CPC Test Taking Tips

1. Ramp Up on a Foreign Specialty : 

1. Ramp Up on a Foreign Specialty

2. Study Anatomy : 

2. Study Anatomy

2. Study Anatomy : 

Memorize some terms Use take-everywhere index cards 2. Study Anatomy Lists: CPT 2010 Professional pages xiv, xv http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medical_roots,_suffixes_and_prefixes

Vocab Practice : 

The suffix ‘itis’ refers to: Below Destruction Inflammation Weakness Vocab Practice

3. Focus on Golden Rule : 

CPT/ICD-9 Medicare Payers 3. Focus on Golden Rule

4. Read Section Guidelines : 

4. Read Section Guidelines Flip to front of each section Tag sections with designators

5. Study in Groups : 

5. Study in Groups

6. Manage Your Time : 

Exam Make-Up: 5 hours and 40 minutes 150 multiple choice questions Section 1 - 50 Questions Medical Terminology - 10 Questions Anatomy - 10 Questions ICD-9-CM - 10 Questions HCPCS - 5 Questions Coding Concepts - 5 Questions E&M Coding - 10 Questions Section 2 - 50 Questions Anesthesia - 10 Questions 10,000 series CPT - 10 Questions 20,000 series CPT - 10 Questions 30,000 series CPT - 10 Questions 40,000 series CPT - 10 Questions Section 3 - 50 Questions 50,000 series CPT - 10 Questions 60,000 series CPT - 10 Questions 70,000 series CPT - 10 Questions 80,000 series CPT - 10 Questions 90,000 series CPT - 10 Questions Start with what you know Work on short questions Focus on familiar op notes Fill in EVERY circle 6. Manage Your Time

7. Guess Well : 

Look for vocab you know Compare answers Rule out: extraordinary ones always/never/all Check answer pattern 7. Guess Well Go with your gut!

Guessing Practice : 

For modifier 59 usage, which of the following guidelines is correct? Always append modifier 59 to an E/M code. Append modifier 59 only to procedure codes. Append modifier 59 only to E/M codes. Append modifier 59 to all digestive system codes. Guessing Practice

8. Prep the Night Before : 

Shop for your fav snacks. Assemble your pencils, books. Print directions, registration form. Get a good night’s sleep. Eat a healthy breakfast. Trust yourself. 8. Prep the Night Before

Thank YOU! : 

Thank YOU! Helps coders, help physicians!

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