So just discovered the CPC Exam fee went up, now $325 for members. It's only $260 for the AAPC students. Which means I still have to save a little more money before I can register. I'm hoping when I do finally register the date I had in mind doesn't magically disappear and I'll have to choose a later date.
I'm really starting to consider looking for a coding position before I take the exam, but it's hard not to feel discouraged when everything I see is credential preferred. Please tell me there's hope. My kids are going back to school soon, and I'm trying to decide if I should try my luck at starting my job search.
Also, I'm wondering if soon companies will look at the new CRC credential as sufficient enough to get a risk adjustment position without having the CPC credential? I really would like to just go for the CRC only if it would be possible to get into HCC coding. These exams are so expensive. If CPT is not used for HCC, why would the CPC be required in this type of specialty.... Just curious.
Sorry for rambling, just feeling the blues.
I'm really starting to consider looking for a coding position before I take the exam, but it's hard not to feel discouraged when everything I see is credential preferred. Please tell me there's hope. My kids are going back to school soon, and I'm trying to decide if I should try my luck at starting my job search.
Also, I'm wondering if soon companies will look at the new CRC credential as sufficient enough to get a risk adjustment position without having the CPC credential? I really would like to just go for the CRC only if it would be possible to get into HCC coding. These exams are so expensive. If CPT is not used for HCC, why would the CPC be required in this type of specialty.... Just curious.
Sorry for rambling, just feeling the blues.
The exam has been that price for sometime so you didn't just miss something. Not much solace when you're saving for it. Did you take a full course with a school etc. that has a relationship with the AAPC - if so you should be able to get a discount code to get the $260 price.