If you are preparing for CPC exam then it is always recommended for you to take the CPC practice exams first, and timing yourself to finish within the stipulated five and a half hours. It is important that the practice CPC exam questions and answers are well crafted, and that full rationale answer keys are provided as this is where you will learn the most from, by learning where to refer for the answers in your medical codebook manual (as the CPC exam is an open book test). The medical coding practice exams that you can take are listed below:
1. Downloadable 150 Question Medical Coding Practice Exam comes with a e-book for study tips and the exam questions, price of this whole package is $37 which includes all of the below:
a) The Full 150 Practice CPC Exam Questions
b) Answer Key, With Full Rationale
c) Scan Tron Bubble Sheets
d) The Exam Study Guide, including:
e) Common Anatomy Terminology Handouts
f) Common Medical Terminology Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix Handouts
g) The Official AAPC Proctor-to-Examinee Instructions (read out loud on the day of the CPC exam)
Click here for the sample CPC exam practice questions with full rationale answers
2. The Medical Coding Certification Review Blitz Videos 2013 version, costs $179 for online access plus all free bonuses, or $247 for online access plus all free bonuses with the addition of a physical complete 6 DVD set and book being shipped to you:
Click to watch Laureen show you her proprietary “Bubbling and Highlighting Technique”
a) 9.5 hours of CPC Exam preparation video (immediate access online, also available in 6 DVDs)
01 Introduction To The Program
02 Medical Terminology CPC® Exam Prep
03 HCPCS CPC® Exam Prep
04 Modifiers CPC® Exam Prep
05 ICD-9 CPC® Exam Prep
06 E&M Section CPC® Exam Prep
07 Anesthesia Section CPC® Exam Prep
08 Radiology Section CPC® Exam Prep
09 Path & Lab Section CPC® Exam Prep
10 Medicine Section CPC® Exam Prep
11 Integumentary System CPC® Exam Prep
12 Musculoskeletal System CPC® Exam Prep
13 Respiratory System CPC® Exam Prep
14 Cardiovascular System CPC® Exam Prep
15 Digestive System CPC® Exam Prep
16 Urinary System CPC® Exam Prep
17 Genital System CPC® Exam Prep
18 Endocrine/Nervous System CPC® Exam Prep
19 Eye/Ear System CPC® Exam Prep
b) 60 minute one on one telephone support - Still have questions about coding? Getting a job in your area? Having problems with a particular area? Just send Laureem an email to the members area support and schedule a free 60 minute bonus call- one on one with her!
c) Yahoo Groups: Coding and Reimbursement News- This is a group of dedicated medical coders just like you.Join a thriving Yahoo Groups community and learn from those already in the field- and those looking to become coders too!
d) Monthly Training Webinar- Once a month Laureen Jandroep holds a special Q and A webinar session. Listen in as Laureen interviews other successful medical coders and take your questions!
e) Bubbling and Highlighting Technique- Use this technique to organize your manuals to use during your exam- and also when you actually are working! It will save you tons of time and make your work super- effective. Laureen's students swear by it!
Laureen's medical coding video review program prepares you for the following exams:
A) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the
B) Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) exam by the American Health Information Association (AHIMA).
This is both a review of the subject matter and a guide to doing well on the exam. You will not only have an exhaustive review of all the various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures covered on the exam, the program will also demonstrate ways to go through the process of taking the exam in the most efficient manner, making best use of the time allowed. Since this is an open-book exam, the program teaches you my proprietary “bubbling and highlighting technique”. This technique demonstrates how to mark and highlight your coding manual to make it easier to choose the correct answer of the choices given for any question on the exam. You’ll see how to best manage some questions you might find more difficult than others.
The best approach for preparing for CPC exam is to take the second choice which is the CPC Exam Preparation Video Reviews, however it is more costly than the first choice, but well worth the money. The first choice CPC practice exams are online based and you’ll have instant access to the questions and full rationale answers. The method of this exam is really great and you get to learn alot from studying the full rationale answers.
This practice exam was previously available in the printed pattern but has recently been updated to the digital format and allows the exam to be done using downloadable PDF files. The download is quick and the exam provides great rationales as well. The package comes with a mini study guide that contains tips that you should follow for the preparation of the exam. The approach for it is great as you can solve it while using your computer or you can even print it out on the paper and then solve and maybe you want to scan tron it to have yourself a real CPC exam simulation.
IF you want to prepare a little more which you should; given the difficulty level of the CPC exam and your budget allows it, then you should also consider adding Laureen Jandroep’s CPC Certification Exam Video Reviews to your CPC exam practice preparation.
Tips for passing CPC exam:
- Practice the CPC exam questions while referring to your medical codebook, without distraction and when you are completely ready. Attempt the questions like the real CPC exam simulation, timing yourself to exactly five and a half hours.
- Time management is key, make sure you divide your CPC exam sections and spend a maximum time on each section. Do not give a hard question too much time, just skip the ones you’re not sure of and come back to it later.
- My students have found starting from the back of the paper saves them more time, because the questions in the CPC exam paper are typically more advanced and difficult at the end. So this way they get to tackle the toughest questions in the beginning, breezing through at the end.
By: Katherine Dawson, Certified Professional Coder
Download your Free copy of my "Medical Coding From Home Ebook" at http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org
We specialize in preparing students for the AAPC CPC Medical Coding Exam and also the AHIMA CCS-P exam.
We also have a CPC Practice Exam Package With Full Study Guide which is very popular because it simulates the 150 Questions in the actual CPC Exam, and we also provide the answer keys and full rationale for each and every question. It even refers you back to the relevant part of your textbook. To get a copy of this sample CPC practice test paper, you can visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpcpracticeexam
You're most welcome to visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpc-exam-prep to practice CPC exam questions and to learn more about our proven and effective medical coding exam preparation & studying techniques. Learn the latest updates and tips for passing CPC exam for 2013.
Friday 11 January 2013
Tips For Passing CPC Exam – Practice CPC Exam Questions
Practice CPC Exam Package Review - 150 Question CPC Practice Exam, Answer Key, With Full Rationale, Medical Coding Certification Study Guide
What I like most about this CPC Practice Exam Package is that the full answers and rationales are given for all 150 questions. It also refers you to the relevant part of your textbook. They also provide the answer keys to each CPC exam question, so you can go through each one and see if your rationale is correct when testing yourself. I also found the CPC Exam Study Guide very helpful as it summarizes the whole textbook for you. As the CPC exam is an open book exam, you can actually mark your book or highlight the important texts or codes to help you search for the codes faster during the test. Do practice answering all 150 questions of the practice test within 5 and a half hours, make it to 5 hours if you can so you will have time to go back and check your answers.
The CPC Medical Coding Practice Exam is delivered as an electronic download (in the PDF format), which means it's instantly accessible after purchase. The good news is that ut's priced at only $37.
This Price Includes:
CPC Practice Exam and Study Guide Package
What is included in this package?
The Full 150 Question CPC Practice Exam
Answer Key, With Full Rationale
Scan Tron Bubble Sheets
The Exam Study Guide, including:
Common Anatomy Terminology Handouts
Common Medical Terminology Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix Handouts
The Official AAPC Proctor-to-Examinee Instructions (read out loud on the day of the CPC exam)
Download the full CPC Practice Exam Package here and receive your bonus at www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpcpracticeexam
By: Katherine Dawson, Certified Professional Coder
Click to watch Laureen show you her proprietary “Bubbling and Highlighting Technique”
Download your Free copy of my "Medical Coding From Home Ebook" at http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org
We specialize in preparing students for the AAPC CPC Medical Coding Exam and also the AHIMA CCS-P exam.
We also have a CPC Practice Exam Package With Full Study Guide which is very popular because it simulates the 150 Questions in the actual CPC Exam, and we also provide the answer keys and full rationale for each and every question. It even refers you back to the relevant part of your textbook. To get a copy of this sample CPC practice test paper, you can visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpcpracticeexam
You're most welcome to visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpc-exam-prep to practice CPC exam questions and to learn more about our proven and effective medical coding exam preparation & studying techniques.
If you are preparing for the AAPC CPC exam then it is always recommended for you to take some practice exams first. The practice tests that you take in order to prepare for the exam and the method of the exam is very important. You should always rely on the practice tests that are close to the actual exam schedule and question level.
AAPC exam for Certified Professional Coder can be quite a tough exam and many of us feel extreme need of integrated assistance for the exam. The exam can be hard to pass in the first attempt without proper guidance and practice, and that is why many people realize the need of a good quality practice exam to prepare for the exam in their second attempt for it.
A good practice exam should fully prepare its examinee for the real exam. Knowing what to expect and not being surprised on exam day are important.
AAPC's CPC exam is 150 questions and must be completed in 5 hours and 40 minutes or less.
Click here to try out some sample CPC exam practice questions which come with the full rationale answers
There are three main sections to the CPC exam:
1) Medical Concepts
2) Surgery and Modifiers
3) Remaining CPT codes
Each of these three sections are then further divided into the following smaller headings.
1) Medical Concepts:
**The following sub-divisions are each assigned 5-10 category specific questions**
Guidelines
Payment management
Medical terminology
Anatomy
ICD-9-CM codes
HCPCS codes
2) Surgery And Modifiers:
**This section is mainly sub-divided to reflect the surgery section of the CPT book and assigns 5-10 category specific questions to each of the following sub-divisions**
Integumentary
Musculoskeletal
Respiratory
Cardiology
Hemic/Lymphatic systems
Mediastinum/Diaphragham
Digestive
Urinary
Male and Female reproductive organs
Maternity/ Endocrine system
Nervous system
Eyes/Ears
3) Remaining CPT Codes:
**This portion of the exam focuses on the remaining CPT codes and assigns 5-10 category specific questions to each of the following sub-division**
Evaluation and Management
Anesthesia
Radiology
Pathology
Medicine
This 150 question CPC practice exam was created using the structure listed above in order to emulate the actual CPC exam as closely as possible. We felt that by doing this examinees would know exactly what to expect on examination day. By utilizing this structure examinees can better prepare for the exam by focusing on category specific questions and identifying areas of weakness. Knowing what to expect in detail also tend to help calm pre-test anxiety.
AAPC's CPC exam is 150 questions long. Questions range from true and false, to 1-2 sentences, to full page operative notes.
Questions on the CPC exam do not cover just specific medical codes. Questions can be very diverse, testing the examinees knowledge on:
Coding Guidelines
Understanding of Conventions
Correct Modifier Use
Bundling and Global Packages
Medical Terminology and Gross Anatomy
We have taken into account the wide spectrum of diversity the CPC exam offers and have constructed the questions on our CPC Practice Exam to reflect those on the actual exam as closely as possible.
In addition to our well constructed questions we are also providing a full rationale for each question.
These rationales provide the correct answer for each question as well as a full explanation as of why this option is correct, why the other three options are incorrect, and where in the medical coding books the answer can be located.
Studying the rationale of an answer may very well be the easiest and most efficient way to learn how to pass the CPC exam.
The best approach for preparing for CPC exam is to take the Laureen Jandroep's program for Medical Coding Practice Exam. The benefit of this package is that it allows you to have more closer and real time exam experience to the CPC exam. The method of this exam is really great and you get to learn a number of things from this exam session. The CPC practice exam offers 150 questions that are closely based on the method and level used by the CPC exam and the student has to attempt all questions in the time of 5 hours and 40 minutes. The practice exam tries to test your abilities of the following-
-The knowledge of coding guidelines
-The understanding of conventions
-use of the suitable modifier
-Knowledge of package types- bundling and global
-The knowledge about the terminology used in medical coding.
The CPC practice exam is available at reasonable price of $37. The package consists of 150 well constructed questions for the practice of the CPC exam, and an answer key for the paper. The package also consists of study material containing essential parts of the medical science which is important for the preparation of the exam and each question is supplied with a rationale. You can easily prepare for the CPC exam by studying the rationales provided in the CPC practice exam, and this is an effective way of preparing for actual exam scenario. The package also consists of additional matter as the official instructions guide for the AAPC exam and scanned copy of the bubble sheet for the practice exam so that you can actually take the exam in real exam environment.
The CPC practice guide contains questions with great consideration for the CPC exam and the questions are to provide realistic practice for the CPC exam. The questions given are of all types from true/false to the one liner and the full page questions, based on all three sections in the exam, which are Medical Concepts, Surgery and Modifiers, and Remaining CPT codes.
Some following tips are also useful while preparing for the CPC exam-
- Take the exams like the real exams without distraction and when you are completely ready. Attempt the question like the real exam simulation.
- Divide the questions with equal time management and don’t give a hard question too much time.
- Go over the wrong answers and learn to fix the mistake.
Click here to try out some sample CPC exam practice questions which come with the full rationale answers
Click to watch Laureen show you her proprietary “Bubbling and Highlighting Technique”
By: Katherine Dawson, Certified Professional Coder
Download your Free copy of my "Medical Coding From Home Ebook" at http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org
We specialize in preparing students for the AAPC CPC Medical Coding Exam and also the AHIMA CCS-P exam.
We also have a CPC Practice Exam Package With Full Study Guide which is very popular because it simulates the 150 Questions in the actual CPC Exam, and we also provide the answer keys and full rationale for each and every question. It even refers you back to the relevant part of your textbook. To get a copy of this sample CPC practice test paper, you can visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpcpracticeexam
You're most welcome to visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpc-exam-prep to practice CPC exam questions and to learn more about our proven and effective medical coding exam preparation & studying techniques.
How To Crack CPC Exam At Your First Attempt
The CPC Exam is one of the most feared terms in the dictionary of a medical coding student. It is a challenge for some, cause of panic for few especially if they are not well prepared and yet for many it is just a process that can help them move forward as their preparations and merit get evaluated and certified. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination is quite a tough paper without proper preparation, and amongst the medical coding students, they often find it quite essential to practice CPC exam questions before sitting for the actual paper.
CPC and some facts: No one can be completely prepared for an exam, but they can give their all during exam preparation and do their best during the exam. During the preparation phase, finding the courses and sample questions and completing them in the allotted time is very much needed. There are many institutes who provide the medical billing and coding courses online. They also provide assistance for the preparation of the CPC exam practice test.
The idea there is not only to practice the CPC exam questions but also having an expert guide that helps in gathering detailed knowledge, and giving the full rationale answers and reference to the textbook. As the CPC exam is an open book exam, it is essential that every medical coder knows where to flip through the medical code book. The CPC exam practice test helps the students to practice the questions as if in the real exam, within the stipulated time of five and a half hours. This makes them not only certified but also gain recognition as they read the medical charts and assign the correct diagnosis and procedures more precisely.
Online Medical Coding Course And The Facilities:
The medical billing and coding courses online have its own share of advantages. These can be done at any own convenience from the comforts of the home. Laureen Jandroep has developed a Medical Coding Certification Review Blitz Videos for this purpose, which is available both online in video format, plus she also ships a physical copy of the videos in DVD format right to your home. The wonderful thing about these CPC Review Blitz Videos are that they are very affordable and genuinely helpful in your exam preparation, and even helps in your day to day work as a medical coder after you’re certified. These videos along come along with a detailed guide on the CPC Exam, which is an exhaustive review of all the various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures covered in the exam. These medical billing and coding courses online helps to get in touch with the experts such as Laureen Jandroep who demonstrate her proprietary study techniques such as the bubbling and highlighting technique and also teaches you how to make best use of the examination time allowed.
The video blitz reviews and the CPC exam practice test are exhaustive in nature and hence cover for every therapeutic and diagnostic procedure which form part of the exam syllabus. It also covers the physician based medical coding procedures, medical terminology and anatomy courses. When the students practice the CPC exam questions, it helps them in understanding the time allocation also. It is important because though some may say five and half hours is lot of time for an open book exam, in reality it actually feels otherwise. Hence, rather than feeling disheartened and scared for the exam, it is better to begin thorough preparation with the help of all the guides available online. Staying focussed and remembering the tips of the experts of the medical billing and coding courses online holds the key to cracking the exam at your first try.
By: Katherine Dawson, Certified Professional Coder
Download your Free copy of my "Medical Coding From Home Ebook" at http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org
We specialize in preparing students for the AAPC CPC Medical Coding Exam and also the AHIMA CCS-P exam.
We also have a CPC Practice Exam Package With Full Study Guide which is very popular because it simulates the 150 Questions in the actual CPC Exam, and we also provide the answer keys and full rationale for each and every question. It even refers you back to the relevant part of your textbook. To get a copy of this sample CPC practice test paper, you can visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpcpracticeexam
You're most welcome to visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpc-exam-prep to practice CPC exam questions and to learn more about our proven and effective medical coding exam preparation & studying techniques.
Sample CPC Exam Question 2: Musculoskeletal
OPERATIVE NOTE
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: myelopathy secondary to very large disc herniations at C4-C5 and C5-C6.
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: myelopathy secondary to very large disc herniations at C4-C5 and C5-C6.
PROCEDURE PERFORMED:
1. Anterior discectomy, C5-C6
2. Arthrodesis, C5-C6
3. Partial corpectomy, C5
4. Machine bone allograft, C5-C6
5. Placement of anterior plate with a Zephyr C6
ANESTHESIA: General
ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: 60 mL
COMPLICATIONS: None
INDICATIONS: This is a patient who presents with progressive weakness in the left upper extremity as well as imbalance. He has a very large disc herniation that came behind the body at C5 as well and as well as a large disc herniation at C5-C6. Risks and benefits of the surgery including bleeding, infection, neurologic deficit, nonunion, progressive spondylosis, and lack of improvement were all discussed. He understood and wished to proceed.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE:
The patient was brought to the operating room and placed in the supine position. Preoperative antibiotics were given. The patient was placed in the supine position with all pressure points noted and well padded. The patient was prepped and draped in standard fashion. An incision was made approximately above the level of the cricoid. Blunt dissection was used to expose the anterior portion of the spine with carotid moved laterally and trachea and esophagus moved medially. I then placed needle into the disc spaces and was found to be at C5-C6. Distracting pins were placed in the body of C6. The disc was then completely removed at C5-C6. There was very significant compression of the cord. This was carefully removed to avoid any type of pressure on the cord. This was very severe and multiple free fragments noted. This was taken down to the level of ligamentum. Both foramen were then also opened. Part of the body of C5 was taken down to assure that all fragments were removed and that there was no additional constriction. The nerve root was then widely decompressed. Machine bone allograft was placed into C5-C6 and then a Zephyr plate was placed in the body C6 with a metal pin placed into the body at C5. Excellent purchase was obtained. Fluoroscopy showed good placement and meticulous hemostasis was obtained. Fascia was closed with 3-0 Vicryl, subcuticular 3-0 Dermabond for skin. The patient tolerated the procedure well and went to recovery in good condition.
a. 22554, 63081, 63082, 20931, 22845
b. 22551, 63081, 20931, 22840
c. 22551, 63081, 63082, 20931, 22845
d. 22554, 63081, 20931, 22840
Rational:
Answer: A
Per. Paul Cadorette and the American Medical Association article titles, "Coding Guidance for Anterior Cervical Arthrodesis", "When a spinal fusion (arthrodesis) is performed, the first thing a coder needs to recognize is the approach or technique that was utilized. With an anterior (front body approach)to cervical fusion the incision will be made in the patient's neck, so the key terms to look for are platysma, esophagus, carotid, and sternocleidomastoid. These structures will be divided and/or protected during dissection down the vertebral body. After dissection, the procedure can proceed on one of three ways:
1) When the interspace is prepared (minimal discectomy, perforation of endplates) then 22554 would be reported.
2) When a discectomy is performed to decompress the spinal cord and/or nerve root(s) report 22554 for the arthrodesis along with 63075 for the discectomy procedure.
3) When a partial corpectomy (vertebral body resection) is performed at C5 and C6 report CPT code 22554 for the arthrodesis with 63081 and 63082. Two codes are reported because the corpectomy procedure is performed on two vertebral segments (C5 and C6). CPT codes 63081-63091 include a discectomy above and/or below the vertebral segment, so code 63075 (discectomy) would not be reported if performed at the C5-C6 interspace.
Once the decompression procedure has been completed, a PEEK cage can be placed within the interspace or a structural bone graft can be fashioned to fit the vertebral defect created by the previous corpectomy. Insertion of the PEEK cage would be reported with a biomechanical device code 22851. This code is only reported one time per level even if two cages are placed at C5-C6. When a structural bone graft is used, determine whether it is an allograft (20931)) or an autograft (20938). The bone graft codes are only reported one time per procedure and not once for each level. Finally, the physician will place an anterior plate with screws (22845) across the C5-C6 interspace to stabilize the area fusion".
Some guidance on coding such procedures can also be located in the Spine (vertebral column) coding guidelines (above code 22010).
Learn more of these CPC exam questions with full answers and explanation at www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpcpracticeexam
By: Katherine Dawson, Certified Professional Coder
Download your Free copy of my "Medical Coding From Home Ebook" at http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org
We specialize in preparing students for the AAPC CPC Medical Coding Exam and also the AHIMA CCS-P exam.
We also have a CPC Practice Exam Package With Full Study Guide which is very popular because it simulates the 150 Questions in the actual CPC Exam, and we also provide the answer keys and full rationale for each and every question. It even refers you back to the relevant part of your textbook. To get a copy of this sample CPC practice test paper, you can visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpcpracticeexam
You're most welcome to visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpc-exam-prep to practice CPC exam questions and to learn more about our proven and effective medical coding exam preparation & studying techniques.
Thursday 10 January 2013
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Wednesday 9 January 2013
Best Compilation Of Sample CPC Exam Questions - Followed With Full Answer And Rationale
Sample CPC Exam Question 3: ICD-9-CM
Jim was at a bonfire when he tripped and fell into the flames. Jim sustained multiple burns. He came to the emergency room via an ambulance and was treated for second and third degree burns of his face, second degree burn on his shoulders and forearms, and third degree burns on the fronts of his thighs.
a. 941.20, 841.30, 943.25, 943.21, 945.36, 948.42, E897
b. 941.30, 943.29, 945.36, 948.42, E897
c. 941.09, 943.09, 945.09, 948.64, E897
d. 941.30, 943.29, 945.36, 948.64, E897
Rational
Answer: B
Burn codes always have no less than three codes: A burn code, a total body surface area code (948.XX), and an E code. You can have more than three codes but never less. Burn codes have the following rules (which can be found at the beginning of the ICD-9 book under general guidelines), always code one location to the highest degree (Ex. 1st and 2nd degree burns on the arm, only code 2nd degree). When sequencing burn codes always list the highest degree first (Ex. 1st degree burns to the face and 3rd degree burns to the arm. List the arm burn first and then the face burn). Answer B is the answer because its codes describe the highest degree burn to each anatomical location, it sequences the burn codes in order of highest to lowest degree burns, the 948 (TBSA code) has the correct calculation, and the E code correctly describes the bonfire incident.
Sample CPC Test Questions 4: Anesthesia
When does anesthesia time begin?
a. After the induction of anesthesia is complete
b. During the pre-operative exam prior to entering the OR
c. When the anesthesiologist begins preparing the patient for the induction of anesthesia
d. Once the supervising physician signs over the patient's care to the anesthesiologist
Rational
Answer: C
The answer to this question can be located in the anesthesia coding guidelines under the title "Time Reporting"
Go Through more of these Sample CPC Test Questions with full answers and explanation at www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpcpracticeexam
Proctor to examinee instructions for CPC exam
CPC Practice Exam and Study Guide
Get the latest updates on the CPC Exam at www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpc-exam-prep
By: Katherine Dawson, Certified Professional Coder
Download your Free copy of my "Medical Coding From Home Ebook" at http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org
We specialize in preparing students for the AAPC CPC Medical Coding Exam and also the AHIMA CCS-P exam.
We also have a CPC Practice Exam Package With Full Study Guide which is very popular because it simulates the 150 Questions in the actual CPC Exam, and we also provide the answer keys and full rationale for each and every question. It even refers you back to the relevant part of your textbook. To get a copy of this sample CPC practice test paper, you can visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpcpracticeexam
You're most welcome to visit http://www.cpcmedicalcodingcertificationexamprep.org/cpc-exam-prep to practice CPC exam questions and to learn more about our proven and effective medical coding exam preparation & studying techniques.