Do you want to become a certified medical coder? Then doing AAPC approved certifications can give great impact in your career. CPC certification exam is one such examination a coder can undergo to get a bright career. The exam syllabus covers questions on,
- Radiology
- Pathology
- Medical terminology
- Anaesthesia
- Questions on body systems
- HCPCS and diagnosis coding and may more.
A Certified Professional Coder is responsible for reading and interpreting medical charts in an effective manner. This enables quick clearance of insurance issues and medical claims. The coders assign the accurate ICD-9(diagnosis coding) , CPT(procedural coding) and HCPCS level II coding. They must know how to work throughout the reimbursement process and manage it. A Complete knowledge on coding guidelines is required because choosing the appropriate medical codes for diseases according to coding guidelines is very important.
To attain CPC certification, one must have the relevant qualification and 2 years of experience. In CPC-A where a person can apply for apprentice and can gain 2 years of experience. Once the apprenticeship is completed, certification can be received. In CPC exam, the candidates have to attend nearly 150 multiple choice questions. Some of the other certifications are,
- CPC-H
- CPC-P
- CIRCC
For more details about exams, one can get information from AAPC website.
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