ZHTH1000 - CPC Exam Prep

Course Description

This AAPC-approved, instructor-led course prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) national certification exam through a mix of classroom lectures, reading assignments, practice exercises, timed tests and knowledge-based examinations. Students must attend all classroom hours and pass all course exams with a cumulative score of 70% or higher to earn a certificate of completion and CEUs.

Prerequisites include:

• Minimum two years of related work experience and/or completion of medical coding course
• Medical terminology and anatomy and physiology knowledge obtained via prior coursework

Course Outline

• Medical terminology, including anatomy and physiology
• CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding guidelines
• E/M coding, anesthesia, radiology, pathology/laboratory and modifiers
• Coding scenarios
• Time management
• CPC exam techniques and strategies

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand concepts, elements and rules of medical coding
• Confidently review and assign procedure and diagnosis codes
• Effectively manage time during CPC exam
• Increase the likelihood of your passing the CPC exam.  (This course does not guarantee you will pass the CPC exam).  
• Earn 1.6 CEUs

Notes

Supply List (bring to class on first day)

• CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II books
• Highlighters (orange, blue, pink, yellow and green)
• Ink pen (preferably Zebra brand), any color other than black
• Ruler
• Tabs
• Ribbons (two, each approx. 2.5 ft. long)

Course Materials (included)

• AAPC Official Study Guide-CPC Certification
• Handouts
• AAPC Annual Student Membership (upon successful completion)*

*Students are responsible for scheduling their own CPC exam at an approved AAPC site or online through AAPC.