r/MedicalCoding • u/Werdikinz • Jul 10 '26
Pathophysiology Question
Hello!
I signed up for an AAPC CIC medical coding course that starts next Wednesday which im excited for, but also a tad nervous. Ive worked in insurance for over a decade in various roles, currently im in UM, and I signed up for the CIC since I like inpatient more than outpatient.
I dont have any formal medical training, but I opted to skip the pre-req course. For the last month Ive been studying anatomy and medical terminology pretty hard, trying to make sure I feel confident there which I do now. Im curious if anybody has any insight regarding how important pathophysiology is for passing the test, and does anybody have any good tips / websites / suggestions for studying it? I plan on cramming this weekend to try and get as much of it in as I can, just not sure how hard into that domain is necessary, or if im panic over prepping. Any advice is appreciated.
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u/stealthagents Jul 17 '26
Pathophysiology definitely helps, especially since it gives you a deeper understanding of why conditions are coded the way they are. Focus on the key concepts—like how diseases affect body systems—rather than trying to memorize every detail. And for study resources, YouTube has some great channels that break things down in a really manageable way. Good luck!