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CCM Certification Made Easy vs AAPC CIC Prep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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CCM Certification Made Easy

Prepare for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) exam with this comprehensive study guide. It covers all six knowledge domains, includes practice questions and a full practice test with explanations, and is updated to the latest exam blueprint.

Highlights
  • Covers all six CCM exam knowledge domains
  • Includes practice questions and a 150-question practice test
  • Detailed explanations for practice test answers
  • Updated to the latest CCMC exam blueprint
  • Concise and organized study material
  • Includes definitions from CCM Glossary
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Prepare for the CCM exam with CCM Certification Made Easy, the comprehensive CCM exam prep and study guide from Deanna Cooper Gillingham, RN, CCM.  Read, search, listen to author-narrated content, review the current CCMC exam blueprint, and reinforce what you learn with practice questions—all from your iPhone or iPad.  READ IT. LISTEN TO IT. LEARN IT.  CCM Certification Made Easy brings the trusted 4th Edition study resource to your mobile device, giving busy case managers a flexible way to prepare for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) exam.  Whether you prefer reading, listening, reviewing, or answering questions, you can prepare in the way that works for you.  AUTHOR-NARRATED AUDIO LEARNING  Listen to CCM exam content narrated by author Deanna Cooper Gillingham, RN, CCM. Turn commuting, walking, exercising, or downtime into study time.  * Listen while using other apps or when your device is locked  * Pause and resume using app or device media controls  * Fast-forward and rewind to review important concepts  * Follow along with synchronized text highlighting  * Easily switch between reading and listening  TRUSTED CCM EXAM PREP  CCM Certification Made Easy was created specifically for case managers preparing for the Certified Case Manager examination. The 4th Edition is organized according to the updated Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) exam blueprint, helping you focus your study time on material relevant to the exam.  Written by a case manager who successfully passed the CCM exam, the content is comprehensive, concise, and designed to make complex concepts easier to understand.  STUDY ALL SIX CCM KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS  * Care Management  * Reimbursement Methods  * Psychosocial Concepts and Support Systems  * Quality and Outcomes Evaluation and Measurement  * Rehabilitation Concepts and Strategies  * Ethical, Legal, and Practice Standards  REINFORCE WHAT YOU LEARN  Check your understanding as you study with practice questions at the end of each knowledge domain, detailed answer explanations, concise summaries covering exam subdomains, and content aligned with the current CCMC exam blueprint.  MORE THAN A QUESTION BANK  CCM Certification Made Easy is designed to help you learn and understand the material covered on the CCM exam—not simply answer practice questions. Read the study material. Listen to author-narrated content. Review key concepts. Then check your understanding with practice questions.  STUDY YOUR WAY  * Prepare for the CCM certification exam  * Review case management concepts  * Study the current CCMC exam blueprint  * Read or listen wherever you go  * Reinforce learning with chapter questions  * Review all six CCM knowledge domains  * Prepare whenever you have time  TRY BEFORE YOU BUY  Download the app FREE and explore sample content before purchasing full access. A yearly auto-renewing subscription unlocks the complete content and available updates.  NEED MORE CCM PRACTICE?  Looking for additional questions? CCM Exam Practice Test, also from Deanna Cooper Gillingham, RN, CCM, is our dedicated Q&A app with 350+ practice questions, detailed rationales, timed practice, personalized study tools, and Decode question analysis.  Use CCM Certification Made Easy to learn and review the material, then use CCM Exam Practice Test to practice applying what you know.  ABOUT THE AUTHOR  Deanna Cooper Gillingham, RN, CCM, is the author of CCM Certification Made Easy and creator of CCM Exam Practice Test.  Publisher: Case Management Institute  Read it. Listen to it. Learn it. Prepare for your CCM exam your way.

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AAPC CIC Prep

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Prepare for your Certified Inpatient Coder exam with confidence using Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC Prep), the complete mobile study companion for aspiring and professional medical coders. This app is designed to help you master the knowledge and coding skills required to pass the AAPC CIC exam, including inpatient facility coding, anatomy, medical terminology, and regulatory compliance. Whether you are studying at home, at work, or on the go, CIC Prep provides everything you need to learn efficiently and pass on your first attempt. Developed by certified coding experts and healthcare educators, all practice questions and explanations are aligned with the latest AAPC CIC exam objectives and hospital coding guidelines. Key Features * Comprehensive Question Bank: Access hundreds of updated, exam-style questions covering ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and inpatient reimbursement methodologies. * Full-Length Mock Exams: Simulate the real AAPC CIC exam with timed practice tests and realistic question formats. * Study by Domain: Focus your learning on key inpatient coding topics such as diagnosis coding, procedure coding, and DRG assignment. * Detailed Explanations: Strengthen understanding with clear, expert-written rationales and coding references. * Progress Analytics: Track your scores, identify strengths and weaknesses, and monitor your readiness over time. * Updated Content: Materials are regularly reviewed to reflect the latest inpatient coding standards and AAPC guidelines. * Offline Access: Study anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Advance your medical coding career and become a certified inpatient coding professional. Study smarter and achieve success with Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC Prep)

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CCM Certification Made Easy4 screens
AAPC CIC Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CCM Certification Made Easy at Free against AAPC CIC Prep's $19.99. CCM Certification Made Easy also leads on chart position (#192 vs unranked). AAPC CIC Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CCM Certification Made Easy is free to download; AAPC CIC Prep costs $19.99 up front. CCM Certification Made Easy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. AAPC CIC Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

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CCM Certification Made Easy versus AAPC CIC Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCM Certification Made EasyAAPC CIC Prep
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.7 (199 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings199 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB73 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncMedical Relevant Inc

In-app purchases

6 purchases

CCM Certification Made Easy

Subscriptions6
  • CCMC Made Easy 1/Y Sub Offer$39.991 Year
  • CCMC Made Easy 1Y Sub Offer$39.991 Year
  • 25% Off - Limited Period Offer$44.991 Year
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  • 20% Off - Limited Period Offer$47.991 Year
  • 15% Off - Limited Period Offer$50.991 Year
  • CCMC Made Easy 1/Y Sub$59.991 Year
None

AAPC CIC Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CCM Certification Made Easy free?
CCM Certification Made Easy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AAPC CIC Prep free?
AAPC CIC Prep costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CCM Certification Made Easy or AAPC CIC Prep have ads?
CCM Certification Made Easy shows ads; AAPC CIC Prep does not.

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