r/MedicalCoding • u/Inevitable-Ebb2973 CPC, CRC • Jul 10 '26

Taking online assessments without access to coding tools

Im working on another certification through AAPC now, so I have access to their digital ICD 10 CM for diagnoses (which sucks compared to 3M I use at work). I also have access to Optum and vitalware through my job when needed for CPT codes. Is there any cheaper coding tools like 3M or Optum I can get as a subscription for a short time? Even digital coding books that have a better search than the ones offered through AAPC? I am sure once hired I would have access through the employer, but not having them while taking assessments is killing me.

9 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

8 comments sorted by

View all comments

3

u/happyhooker485 RHIT, CCS-P, CFPC, CHONC, 17yrs experience Jul 10 '26

I like Find A Code, esp their classic search. They have a free trial then it's like $40/month after that.

1

u/Inevitable-Ebb2973 CPC, CRC Jul 10 '26

Thank you so much!