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CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Exam Review

This course was developed to assist students in preparing for the outpatient, physician-based CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification examination administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). The coder will need to know how to assign medical codes to patient services and diagnoses. This course is focused on providing the coder with coding practice, test taking strategies for the certification exam as well as review of anatomy, terminology, pathophysiology, reimbursement, and coding concepts.

Course Objectives

Review the structure, function, terminology, pathophysiology and abbreviations of all body systems

Apply appropriate coding conventions and guidelines; identify the correct process for selecting codes and analyze the types of coding errors to avoid

Demonstrate coding ability by appropriately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes

Demonstrate coding ability by appropriately assigning CPT ad HCPCS procedure codes

Demonstrate coding ability by completing assigned practice exercises

Write a personal plan for preparation for a certification examination


Outline of Instruction

Introductions/Success Strategies

Coding Basics Review
Anatomy and Medical Terminology Review

Diagnostic Coding Guidelines
Coding Practice

Anesthesia Coding
Coding Exam Strategies Research and Discussion

CPT-Procedure Coding & HCPCS Coding
Coding Practice

Surgery Coding

CPT Modifiers & Evaluation and Management Codes

Radiology Coding

Pathology Coding

Medicine Coding


Contact Hours

48

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Website

https://www.aapc.com/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Expertise in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the medical office or facility setting.

Proficiency across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology and medicine.

A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement-allowing a CPC to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims, denials bundling issues and charge capture.

Understanding of how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice's reimbursement processes.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Medical Terminology, Healthcare Coding

Learning Supplies Needed

Current coding review textbook and coding reference books (CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS level II)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Grading-Final Grade of 80% or better

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Healthcare professionals who have coding experience and students who have completed the WCE Healthcare Billing & Coding program or other coding program and would like more practice as they prepare to take the CPC exam.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Medical Coder, Medical Biller

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Medical Billers and Coders fall under the occupational profile for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians. In Wake County there is a medium demand according to NCWorks Online and the Triangle area has one of the highest distributions of job opening in the state.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Medical Coder

Medical Biller

Related Courses

MED-3030W3

MED-3030V3

NUR-3235E3


Course Contact Information

Samantha Bray
919-532-5844
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
310097 06/16/25 - 08/10/25 Online 125.00 0  

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Requisites: None

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