Cuyahoga Community College
ZHTH1262 - Comprehensive Professional Medical Coding Program - Classroom
Course Description
Comprehensive training designed to prepare students to successfully test for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) national examination that offers industry recognized credentials. Coursework include Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and an AAPC Professional Medical Coding Curriculum that validates the knowledge and skills in alignment with industry standards.
Course Outline
Comprehensive Program is for 24 weeks including the below courses:
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
CPT Coding
ICD-10 Coding
HCPCS
Learner Outcomes
Professionalism
Upon successful completion of this program, eligible to sit for AAPC Certified Professional CPC national exam to earn CPC/CPC-A credential
CPC Exam Voucher issued upon successful completion and financial clearance
AAPC Annual Membership upon successful completion and financial clearance
CPC Mock Exam and Review Session
Practicodes upon successfully passing the CPC Exam to earn one-year experience toward removal of your apprentice "A" designation (optional)
Notes
Recommended to register at least 7 business days prior to program start date
Late Registration may require textbooks to be picked up from Metro Campus
Traditional/In Person program cost is $5600.00 (includes all text materials, Professionalism, CPC Mock Exam, Exam Vouchers, AAPC Membership and Practicodes)
Non-credit program and is not covered by financial aid (FAFSA, student loans, etc.)
High School Diploma/GED minimum educational requirement
There are no course prerequisites
No courses can be opted out nor accepted for credit
Suggested Program Needs (not included in cost):
Rolling backpack/wheeled bookbag/rolling carrying case
Highlighters (several colors)
Colored Pencils
Index Cards