ZHTH1279 - Comprehensive Professional Medical Coding - Online
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
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
CPT Coding
ICD-10 Coding
HCPCS
Learner Outcomes
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
Late Registration may require textbooks to be picked up from Metro Campus department.
All course textbooks included with cost
Coursework is independent and self-paced with a guided syllabus provided
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 for the program
Online coursework is available 24/7
Technical Requirements:
High-speed internet connection
Laptop/Desktop required - tablets/Chromebooks are not suitable
Webcam for continuous use during virtual classes required
Web conference headsets are suggested
Web browser must support cookies and JavaScript
Current version of Adobe Reader (for pdf downloads)
Intermediate computer skills are required.
For the best performance, the recommendation is to use the following:
Recommended Browsers:
• Mozilla Firefox
• Chrome
• Safari 4 or above (can have longer load times for videos)
Functional Browsers (not optimal):
• Internet Explorer (Slow upload and can be glitchy with performance)
Other Suggested Needs:
Highlighters (several colors)
Colored Pencils
Flashcards