3 Study Tips for Medical Coding Exams

Contrary to popular belief, studying for exams is difficult.

After all, you never know what is going to be in the exam, whether you studied enough and whether you’re in the right frame of mind (e.g. got enough sleep).

Fortunately, we’re here to help. If you have a medical coding exam coming up soon, here are some tips to keep in mind.

1. Start Early

There’s debate about whether cramming for exams actually works, but we do know that the more you practice and study, the more informed you’ll be about the subject matter. Medical coding is no exception. While we do offer enough information in our programs to gain knowledge to pass the exam in just a few days, our medical coding online option allows you to plan and study on your timeline, whether that’s just a couple or as many as six months. At the end of the day, when it comes to studying for medical coding exams, the earlier, the better.

2. Invest In Tabs

One of the unique products we offer at Medical Coding Academy is our Go To Coders® Tabbing System. In case you aren’t familiar with it, this revolutionary tabbing system will have you finding key pages in record time. Gone are the days when you’re searching endlessly for the right code or scenario information. Tabs let you find the information you’re studying for easily and quickly.

3. Lean On Others

Finally, make sure you lean on those who have been in your shoes. Consider joining a social media group with fellow peers who can answer exam questions, help you with studying best practices and give you tips for finding a job afterwards. Few can do this alone, so leaning on others will put you in position to succeed when it comes to exam time.

If you’re interested in more tips and advice like this, be sure to join our medical coding Facebook group!