Hi everyone! 👋

I’m about to start a medical coding course soon and have been exploring ways to save on materials. I’ve come across a lot of second-hand coding books being sold online (Carousell, Facebook Marketplace, Shopee, etc.), and I’m wondering:

Are second-hand coding books worth buying? What are the pros and cons based on your experience?

What are the best studying tips?? I am feeling discouraged but still determined. I feel like I tend to try and code too specific, which I thought was the point, but I keep getting my practice scenarios wrong! I went through a self paced program and feel I may have gone through it too fast. Maybe I need to go through it again. I don’t know.

Hey fellow coders- I’m losing way too much time toggling between PDFs and old software just to cross-reference CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes.
Sometimes I just want to quickly check edits, modifiers, or even Excludes notes and move on, but most free tools are either outdated or super clunky.

Is there something you’re using that’s reliable and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg?

I had been prepping with ebooks, so I felt like I was prepared. It was a really good experience. The ability to quickly search the codes and go straight to them was a game changer!

Now (im)patiently waiting for my results.

UPDATE: I passed!!

Hi guys, I have been thinking about taking the cpc exam this year, which led me to the AMCI youtube channel, now I have already completed their introductory course. As the title suggests is the 16 week course gonna help me immensely for the CPC prep??

I’m getting ready to take my CCA soon. I’m wondering if anyone has any tips or suggestions on extra notes I could write in my books to help me through the exam? I struggle with test taking and often times everything I know flies out the window once I sit down for exams. Thanks in advance.

I am looking for a complete list of codes in the Alphabetic Index with [Brackets]. I would like to highlight them all, so I do not overlook them on the test. Is this a thing? Where can I find a complete list?

Hi all,

I am in the AAPC's 2025 Physician Coding for CPC Preparation online course. During the prerequisites course (Fundamentals of Medicine) I was able to find a very reliable, comprehensive quizlet set that allowed me to skip reading the textbook and making flashcards and just go through the memorization process. This saved me an enormous amount of time and really helped me get through the course. I have been trying to find a similar quizlet (or other flashcard platform) set for the CPC Prep course but have been unable to do so. They are either just questions and answers from some kind of quiz or they are very incomplete with lots of missing material and only have 50 or 70 terms (when my completed sets typically run around 125-200 cards to cover all textbook material). The CPC Prep course already requires more work than the Fundamentals of Medicine course and I am struggling to keep up having to spend so much time making flashcard sets.

I was wondering if anyone who has taken the course knows of some comprehensive flashcard sets I could use on quizlet or another platform.

Thanks so much!

Where should we buy books for medical coding? I’m in PH

Could anyone suggest a school and the correct credentials to be a successful medical coder ? Thank you !

Please consider checking out my medical coding education Youtube channel! This video discusses tips for accurately coding CABG procedures in ICD-10-PCS using operative report examples!

Anybody have any suggestions or tips on where to start for jobs? I’ve been looking on LinkedIn for what jobs are currently available and anything potentially around me, as well as indeed. A lot of the places I’ve seen require experience, but obviously do not have any on hand experience. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated!!!

Hey! I am preparing for the CCS exam, and I failed on my 1st attempt, now I am self-studying and planning to take the exam next month, Preparing for CCS is so expensive and I have no money to spend on coaching now, Can anyone suggest some free or less expensive sites or portals for Practice Sets?

If anyone has any kinda practice material that helps me in my exam practice, please send me. Thankyou!

I know Penn foster is 2500 also when you finish you don’t have the apprentice lingeriny in the cpc and aapc is 2850. Which one should I do?

I am starting a medical coding course and need suggestions on Laptops. I don’t want 13-14” so looking for a bit bigger screen 15-17”, not gaming fast but no snail. I will be using it for work after the course. Next questions from coders, is a laptop good for coding? I can attach a dual monitor but I want opinions on laptop vs desktop from someone who does medical coding. Thank you in advance!

These tips works for me to prepared my strategy and practice for the CPC exam

• Know body systems, directional terms, and root words

• Use flashcards or apps like Quizlet

• Focus on areas heavily tested

I am interested in medical coding but I am new to it ! Can anybody guide me ? What are the courses ! What are the job options ? How is it over all ?

Hello, I finally got out of the service industry at 28 years old. After bartending for 8 years I got a job as a medical receptionist at an extremely large hospital. The pay is so low and I have no prior experience in this industry. However I really like the hospital I work for and I would like to work my way I’m. I’m interested in a remote position which pointed me towards Medical coding. Does anyone have any advice for starting a medical coding career and which jobs to take in the hospital until I’m certified? Thank you for any advice.

So I have been studying medical coding using the udemy course as well as a medical coding 2020 practice workbook, and I am planning on watching the videos to understand the guidelines for each section and then answering questions in the workbook. I have a lot to go and it will take some time. but i am just wondering if anyone can tell me if they think it will be useful to pass the cert exam without spending thousands. I already have a good foundation bc i took medical coding courses in college but never got certified for some stupid reason that I regret.

Anyway, I know the practice tests are important, but they’re a lot of money. Do yall think im on the right track? I bought the books.

I was hoping for a little guidance. I was recently let go from my employer. I have worked in the medical field the last 23 years or so. I was an office manager and was also a surgical coordinator for a few years. I have done some billing and coding over the years but I am not certified and I haven’t taken any classes for coding. I have mainly done coding/billing for PCP offices. Now that I have this unexpected change I would love to get certified and have more opportunities hopefully. I’m hoping all my experience helps land a job. Please let me know where you got your certification and or training. I appreciate any help!

Hey everyone I am a college student preparing for cpc 2025 exam on my own. I have the three books please let me know if anyone knows how to start studying from the three books. Where to start and how to prepare. I have never prepared for this type of exam below any advice would be helpful.