Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Learn from certified and experienced coding professionals.
About the course
Welcome to our comprehensive Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preparation course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in outpatient medical coding and pass the CPC certification exam offered by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders). This program covers in-depth coding guidelines, coding systems (CPT, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM), and real-world coding scenarios to ensure you’re fully prepared for the certification and a rewarding career in medical coding.
Course content
- Overview of Medical Coding:
- The role of medical coders in healthcare.
- Importance of accurate coding for reimbursement and data analysis.
- AAPC and CPC Certification:
- Introduction to AAPC and its certifications.
- Understanding the CPC certification requirements and exam format.
- Career opportunities for CPC-certified professionals
- CD-10-CM Guidelines:
- In-depth review of official coding guidelines.
- Applying guidelines to various clinical scenarios.
- Diagnosis Coding:
- Coding common medical diagnoses and conditions.
- Understanding the structure and organization of the ICD-10-CM codebook.
- Coding Conventions and Rules:
- Review of coding conventions, including “code first,” “use additional code,” and other notations.
- CPT Guidelines:
- Introduction to CPT coding and its purpose.
- Applying CPT guidelines to various medical services.
- Procedure and Service Coding:
- Coding evaluation and management (E/M) services.
- Coding surgical procedures, radiology, and pathology services.
- Modifiers:
- Understanding and applying CPT modifiers.
- HCPCS Level II Guidelines:
- Introduction to HCPCS Level II coding and its purpose.
- Applying HCPCS Level II guidelines to various medical supplies and services.
- Supply and Service Coding:
- Coding durable medical equipment (DME).
- Coding drugs, supplies, and other services.
- Modifiers:
- Understanding and applying HCPCS Level II modifiers.
- Medical Terminology:
- Review of common medical terms and abbreviations.
- Understanding the roots, prefixes, and suffixes of medical terms.
- Anatomy and Physiology:
- Overview of human anatomy and physiology.
- Understanding the relationship between medical conditions and anatomical structures.
- HIPAA and Compliance:
- Understanding HIPAA regulations and patient privacy.
- Compliance requirements for medical coding.
- Fraud and Abuse:
- Recognizing and preventing fraud and abuse in medical coding.
- Understanding the legal implications of coding errors.
- National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).
- Exam Strategies:
- Test-taking strategies for the CPC exam.
- Time management and stress reduction techniques.
- Practice Exams and Coding Scenarios:
- Completing practice exams and coding scenarios.
- Reviewing and analyzing coding errors.
- Mock Exams.
