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Member feedback has led to some exciting changes for test-taking. The AAPC Exams Team is excited to announce some recent changes to the AAPC certification exam process that have been years in the making. After listening to member feedback and requests, AAPC has increased exam scheduling flexibility and access to electronic exams, while ensuring that […]
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The updated format for AAPC 2022 certification exams was the topic of the December 22 AAPC Social Hour on Facebook Live. AAPC recently announced that exams will now consist of 100 questions that must be answered in four hours instead of 150 questions in five hours and 40 minutes. This change has given rise to […]
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The AAPC Social Hour on Facebook Live, May 26, at 11 a.m. MT (1 p.m. ET) focused on how to prepare for and pass your upcoming certification exam. Moderator and AAPC Social Media Manager Alex McKinley (AAPC Alex) was joined by Dianne Estes, CPC, CPB, COC, CPMA, who had plenty of advice for making the […]
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I recently passed my CPC exam last month, and have a question about an additional certification.
When I was studying for my CPC, my instructor had recommended that I obtain a CRC certification to go with my CPC because it will eventually get to where it will be the norm to see someone with a CPC and CRC certification together, and that the industry is moving that direction.
I am looking for other opinions on this matter. How necessary is getting the CRC really? About how long after getting my CPC should I plan on obtaining it? Will this raise my chances of finding employment?
Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you very much:)
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
“What’s better, an AAPC certification or AHIMA certification?” The answer is: “It depends.” In this rapidly changing—and increasingly complicated—area of healthcare business, a coding certification is generally a required element for any coder or revenue cycle professional wishing to land a position. However, the kind of position desired appears to define the certification needed. It’s […]
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The reason I am looking is because something else came back as slightly non-truth and I want to verify her integrity. Thanks in advance.
I stumbled across a new certification provider from Decision Health and was wondering what the common consensus is on their certifications. I am familiar with AHIMA and of course AAPC, but have not heard/seen these ACP, SCP, CCP-P certifications before.
Thanks!