Thursday, March 19, 2015

Tips for Taking an AAPC Certification Exam

Tips for Taking an AAPC Certification Exam

Preparing For Your Exam

  • Electronic devices with an on/off switch (cell phones, smart phones, tablets, etc.) are not allowed into the examination room. Failure to comply with this policy may result in disqualification of your exam.
  • Verify the start time and examination address at least two days before your test date. If you are unfamiliar with the exam site, you should consider getting driving directions from maps.google.com or www.mapquest.com. Factor any construction, traffic, or possible inclement weather during your commute into your drive time and try to arrive 10-15 minutes early.
  • Confirm what exam materials are allowed to be used during the examination and gather these items a couple of days before the examination (Photo ID, Member ID, plenty of #2 pencils, and an eraser along with the appropriate coding manuals.) Please view our Exam Instructions to see what manuals are acceptable.
  • Most examinees have found that you perform better when you get a good night's sleep before the examination. We do not believe that staying up all night studying for the exam is very useful.
  • Eat a healthy breakfast (nothing too heavy) and bring light snacks and water to keep you energized during the exam. Peppermint or lemon candy generally keeps you alert.
  • If you are sensitive to noise, bring earplugs to eliminate distractions during the exam.
  • Layer your clothing in case the room temperature fluctuates.
  • Successful examinees have well-thumbed code books. Become familiar with all parts of your CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS code books, and know how to quickly locate the codes, guidelines, tables, and instructions within them. This may be the most important tip we can give you.

What To Do During The Test

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