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General Category => General Questions => : cole8852 August 05, 2020, 09:36:08 PM

: Want to get back to coding
: cole8852 August 05, 2020, 09:36:08 PM

Hi, I am new to the forum. I graduated in 2017 with an associates for medical coding and reimbursement. I put my resumes out but I only had 2 interviews and 1 offered me a job, i took it. The problem is, it is for medical billing, there is no coding what so ever involved. I never got certified for coding. I want to get back to the coding, but am unsure of how to do it. Is there a course I should take or should i get an updated ICD 10 book and a practice book to prepare for the test? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

: Re: Want to get back to coding
: Michele August 07, 2020, 10:32:36 AM

Did your degree qualify you for the coding exam?  There are always changes, but there really haven't been any big changes since 2017.  Are you just looking for a refresher before you take the test?  If so, I would go with the practice tests. 

: Re: Want to get back to coding
: cole8852 August 10, 2020, 11:48:46 AM

Yes, i am just looking for a refresher before i take the test. I know there are always changes, that is why I asked, just wasn't sure which way to go. Are the practice tests online or do they need to be purchased? Thank you!!

: Re: Want to get back to coding
: Michele August 11, 2020, 03:19:22 PM

I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with any coding course enough to refer.  :(  I was hoping someone else might make a recommendation.

: Re: Want to get back to coding
: kristin August 12, 2020, 10:00:38 PM

If you Google "AAPC CPC practice test" or "CPC practice test", you should be able to find some for free.

: Re: Want to get back to coding
: cole8852 August 18, 2020, 09:22:17 AM

Thank you!!