CCM EXam, Questions and Tips

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:confused: I'm going to be taking the CCM Exam for the first time this Fall, and would like to hear from those who have taken it; i.e. what study materials (if any), did you find useful, and which areas of the test were the hardest? Thanks!:wink2:

Hi, there was very little on payor sources, one on medicaid and one on medicare, and I don't recall any other.

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I having lurking in this site for a few weeks now. I took the CCM exam today and PASSED! I used "A Case Managers Study Guide Preparing For Certification" by Denise Fattorusso 3rd edition" to study. But, in my opinion it did not help much. I spent many hours studying and I felt it did not prepare me. The questions on the exam were very general and I never felt that I was absolutely sure of my answers. I will tell you there were a lot of questions on the ADA and HIPAA. There were a few on UR and Medicare. Of all the study questions that I did from the study guide and on the free Dr. Linton, I only recognized one question. There were also a few questions about reporting abuse, and consent. My best advise is to give is to think like a case manager when you answer the questions. Best wishes to all!

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bling,

Congulations!!!!!! I know you are going to party tonight.

I am taking it tomorrow, and i failed once in July. Did you remember any complementary therapy questions and any special programs that are weird and you never heard before? Last time they asked me a question on Yoga and electrical pulsing therapy. Did you see questions on psychosocial issues?

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topics were motivational interviewing, methadone, code of conduct - taping of session between client and case manager and another question, long-term care/payment, part a medicare coverage, definition of disabilty according to ada, definition of tpa, definition of collaberation - very few laws.

  • hipaa/state law. does hipaa supersede state laws?
  • methadone is treatment for which drug? answers: heroine? cocaine? alcohol,
  • what does conflict give in communication? i put it identifies there is a problem that needs resolution.
  • when is it okay to tape record an initial assessment? answers: with verbal permission of pt, with written permission of pt, never, .....
  • purpose of disease mgt
  • pt with chronic illness, a family is taught to care for pt. what will the happen. answers: family member might be isolated, will give force others in family to be involved in care, etc.
  • difference between skilled care and subacute. answers: higher patient/nurse ratios, long term placement available, etc
  • a couple of questions on culutral competence: what the cm should do in respect t a person's culture
  • tbi ( couple of questions) ..... one uses rancho scale
  • something about the doctors to use for pt with problems with periphal neuropathy
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You have a good memory, I tried to remember some of the questions ver batum, and I couldn't.

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thanks so much, i will study all day with your ccm tips!!!! I will think like a case manager along the whole test! I hope you get your CCM pin soon!

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Another one:

  • a case manager that receives all types of cases is a ..... Answers: generalist, case care manager,

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How long does it take to get the official results? Is it really taking 4-6 weeks?

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on all questions that i provided i am not sure they are the right answers. i listed all possible choices that i remember. in some, i gave my answer b/c i could not remember the others. please only use as a guide and look up answers. i have no way of knowing which ones i answered correctly.

thanks

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yes it still takes 4-6 weeks to get the official letter, cert number and ccm pin. But your name should be in the database within two weeks. If you dont see it, call ccmc up

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JoyHiker1

How did you do on the test? i hope god was on your side today

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Just finished taking the CCM exam; prelim PASS!!!:) I was a little concerned because I specialize in Perinatal CM, but I studied early,often-A LOT, have a lot of experience in OR (encompassing med-surg & medical conditions), & help write reviews when I have time,for med-surg.

I studied "Secrets of the CCM Exam", and I typed a study guide(from there) of paraphrasing main & sub topics, to a printable copy for "any time" review. Thus, reading, typing, printing, & reviewing the basics helped me a lot.

I "lurked" on this site yesterday,having Googled all the "free pre test sites" I could find. The advice on this site here was invaluable. (Didn't have time to sign up officially until today; good site!)

The best advice was to simply use your common sense, read the questions & answers well, and as one participant observed, answer according to your true (case manager's" perspective. Which, you wouldn't be there if you didn't (really) know how to do so.

I am a fast & usually not too nervous test taker, and true to form, I finished in an hour & 15 minutes. Then I went back and finished the ones I had "marked", went through every question, and only ended up changing 2 or 3. (One I knew for sure I had answered incorrectly, on closer reflection).

My advice is to focus on CM function, communication methods, some rehab, Rancho los Amigos, payment/payer models,some ethics. Very little (on this version of test) pathophysiology, a little on informed consent, a little on Medicare/Medicaid. Mostly, methods of communication,negotiation, and client needs.

Good luck! Such a relief to have this behind me. Now back to life.

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