Description: Would you like to enter the field of professional coding for the physicians office? This 81-hour curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. The CPC certification is internationally recognized and illustrates a level of knowledge employers recognize and value.
Prerequisites: or knowledge of medical terminology from a work ZHTH-1075: Medical Terminology setting.
Topics Covered: Medical coding and compliance. Anatomy and word elements. Documentation and coding guidelines. ICD-9-CM coding. CPT and HCPCS codes. Evaluation and management principles. Surgery guidelines and concepts. Coding by body system. Coding for: Anesthesia. Radiology. Pathology and laboratory. Medicine.
Learning Outcomes: Successful completion of this 81 hour course will provide foundation skills for preparing for your national certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Comments: Includes AAPC workbook Membership. Upon completion of the course students may sit for the CPC exam. AAPC requires that individuals have two years coding experience (1 year may be substituted with this class) in addition to successful completion of the CPC exam in order to become a CPC. Students taking this course with less than one year experience will be CPC Apprentices until one year is submitted to AAPC. Students must bring their own current CPT and ICD-9CM and HCPCS Coding Manuals.
Please scroll down for course offerings.