Course Description

This 80 clock-hour course teaches the foundation of medical coding skills and prepares the student to take AAPC's CPC exam. The course covers CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM. The objective of the course is to ensure students have a broad knowledge in reviewing and assigning the correct procedure and diagnosis codes for professional (physician) services.

Included Textbooks:

Medical Coding Training: CPC® 

Medical Coding Training: Practical Application CPC® 

Required Code Books (Included):

CPT® Professional Edition code book 

ICD-10-CM code book 

HCPCS Level II code book

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Recommended Textbook/Supplies: 

Merriam Webster Medical dictionary 

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*Bonus Perks Included*

1 year student membership to American Academy of Professional Coders

​CPC-A 50 Question Practice Exam

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*Please note: CPC EXAM must be purchased separately by student from AAPC

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Course Content

• The Business of Medicine

• Review of Anatomy

• Overview of ICD-10-CM

• Applying the ICD-10-CM Guidelines

• Accurate ICD-10-CM Coding

• Introduction to CPT® , HCPCS Level II, and Modifiers

• Integumentary System

• Musculoskeletal System

• Respiratory System

• Cardiovascular System

• Hemic & Lymphatic Systems, Mediastinum, Diaphragm

• Digestive System

• Urinary System and Male Genital System

• Female Reproductive System and Maternity Care & Delivery

• Endocrine System and Nervous System

• Special Senses (Ocular and Auditory)

• Anesthesia

• Radiology

• Pathology & Laboratory

• Evaluation & Management Services

• Medicine

• Final Exam