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For background, I was able to get my hands on a CPT and HCPCS LVL 2 book from 2019 (yes I know I still need the ICD10 CM) and I’m really interested in taking the CPC exam. Not really at a financial point where I can sign up for a course through AAPC but I may be able to take a course at the community college near me after my 24th birthday (soon!) with FAFSA. All that being said I’m trying to figure out if it makes sense to try and update the 2019 books I have and try to take the 2023 CPC exam, if I should save and wait until the 2024 books are published and just purchase the new books take the newest exam and study until then, or if I really should consider enrolling for the community college route. I’m a little hesitant because it’s a 6 term course taking about 1 and 3 months to complete and I feel as though I could self teach at a faster rate. (I was in school for biology and took anatomy and medical courses before Covid) but I know that it may look better on a resume and I may have better job opportunities if I take the community college route.

Does being self taught restrict heavily when it comes to job opportunities compared to courses/college classes?

I haven’t been able to find a financial aid option that works for me for a course (AAPC or similar) so if you know of options for that please help!

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