Officers:
President
Geraldine Cotton,CPC
gcotton@arhs.org
Vice President
Catherine Withington, CPC -
cwithington@srhs.org
Treasurer-
Suzanne D’Albero
sjdalbero@yahoo.com
Secretary-
Hillary Marino, CPC
Education Officer -
Brenda Fisser, CPC
New Member Development Officer
Elizabeth McKenna, CPC
Board of Directors-
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New Haven
Chapter AAPC
PO BOX
209025
New Haven,
CT 06520
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EXAMS
Upcoming CPC, CPC-H, and CPC-P exams
The following four (4) dates are the New Haven Connecticut Chapter sponsored exam dates. Here are the dates and Proctors:
2012 Exam Dates
February 18th
May 19th
September 15th
November 17th
All Exams will be given at Branford Hall
Watch this site for more information
You must register at least 4 weeks in advance with the National AAPC office in order to take the exam (see www.aapc.com to register). For more information, email Geraldine Cotton,CPC
gcotton@arhs.org
Watch this site for announcements of future Review Sessions
Requirements:You must apply for the exam though the National AAPC office at 1-800-626-2633. They will send you an exam packet. You must apply more than 30 days in advance of the exam date. Included in the application will be a request for 2 references, so think about whom you may want to contact about a reference.
You must be seated and ready at 8:30am. Doors will close at that time.
Attendees must bring their CPT (only AMA Standard or Professional editions), your choice of the ICD-9-CM Manual, and your choice of HCPCS Level II Manual.
- Bring #2 pencils and erasers
- Bring a driver's license or other ID that includes your photo
- Bring water, snacks, etc - you are given 2 ten-minute breaks during the exam but only one person is allowed out of the exam room at one time. (Remember only to bring "quiet" food).
Exam Information
- The exam is 5 hours and 40 minutes long
- It is an open book exam (CPT (only AMA standard or professional editions), your choice of ICD-9-CM, and your choice of HCPCS Level II Manual )
- 150 questions - multiple choice and true/false
- Preparation options: Study Guides, Independent Study Program, the Professional and Medical Coding Curriculum and/or a CPC Review class
Which exam should you take?
CPC exam is for those who code for physician services.
CPC-H exam is for those who code for Hospitals/Facilities.
CPC-P exam is for those who adjudicate provider medical claims
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