Ugh! I was not planning on waiting that long to sit for the CPC. I should be starting Module III tomorrow or the next day (hopefully), as I just finished Module II a little while ago. I read somewhere or am thinking that we have to start scheduling our cert. exams in Module III, so I was hoping there would be one in March. (Of course, I hope I'm ready by that time and have completed MIII by that time.)
Can I go out of state to take it? I don't live THAT far from another state where they have the test sooner. Or, should I keep checking the web site and maybe a test will open up in my state sooner than end of April.
Just not sure. I was hoping to be finished the entire course by the end of April and I was also hoping to have the CPC by that time, and be ready for the CCS (or have already taken it, as I know some have passed both before the end of MIV).
Just trying to plan ahead.
Is this true? I just started Module 3 so I should start looking to schedule my exam? I better get on it!
You can take the test where ever you want to. It is a good idea to check the website on a regular basis because they always add more sites. I signed up to take the test in November. The closest location was 250 miles from me. A month later, I checked and there was a test that was added for December and is only 30 miles from me. I was able to cancel the one and reschedule for the closer location. I called AAPC and they were very helpful and took care of the canceling/rescheduling. Did not cost anything to do that. Gave me an extra month to study too. I have done 2 of the 3 online study tests through AAPC. They are very helpful and gives a good idea of what to expect.
Until I read the MIII syllabus, I'm just not sure when I'll be ready, but some memory in my brain is telling me end of MIII, I should be ready for CPC. Don't quote me on it (please).
Thanks LaRae for confirming for me that the AAPC adds tests and that I should check the site from time to time. Best of luck to you for your December test.
LaRae, you and I both will be taking the CPC this month. Mine is scheduled for the 29th. I need to take those practice exams you spoke of.
Kristi, I am at the end of III, and yes, now is the time to take the CPC. I am amazed at how much I am learning about the coding process, and nervous about how much more I need to learn/know in order to be successful.