Overview
The Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) board certification is a formal recognition of a professional level knowledge in medical coding.The CPC® board certification is a prestigious and rigorous certification in medical coding, and demonstrates a distinct and specialized expertise in the practice. The CPC® credential displays to employers and peers a dedication to the highest standards and achievement in medical coding.
Certification BodyAmerican Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Learning Objectives- To expertise in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office or facility setting (e.g., inpatient hospital)
- Acquiring proficiency across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, and medicine
- A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement – allowing a CPC to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues, and charge capture
- Understanding on how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice’s reimbursement processes
- To gain knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services.
At the end of this training, the Participants will get:
- Course Completion Certificate
- Training Materials
- Assistance in Exam Preparation
- Simulation Exam
- After Training Services ( ATS)
- KHDA, DHA and DED Approved Training Provider
- Experienced and Well Educated Course Consultants
- Training since 2000
- 30,000+ Students trained so far
- Exam Eligibility Verification
- Internationally recognized course content
- Instructor Led or Online Training
- Course Completion Certificate
- Support to renew the certification during recertification
- Complaint Register Systems in place
- Customized Training if needed
- Special price for corporate or group training
- Testing Center for leading testing provider
Course Material
- Printed 3 books: ICD 10, CPT, HCPCS 2019 version
- Sample questions / Model Exams
- Qualified and Experienced trainers
- Minimum of 10-15 years of experience.
Exam Content
- 10,000 Series CPT®
- 20,000 Series CPT®
- 30,000 Series CPT®
- 40,000 Series CPT®
- 50,000 Series CPT®
- 60,000 Series CPT®
- Evaluation and Management®
- Anesthesia
- Radiology
- Laboratory / Pathology
- Medicine
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy
- ICD-10-CM/Diagnosis
- HCPCS Level II
- Coding Guidelines
- Compliance and Regulatory
Eligibility Required
- High School / Diploma
Exam Information
- 150 MCQs , 25 is pretest questions
- 5 hours and 40 minutes to finish the exam
Re-certification
- Recertification in 3 years
- 60 Hrs of CE or
- Re-examination
Batch Info:
- Batch size of 10-15 students.
- Course duration 40 Hrs.
- Regular, Weekend and Fast-track batches (Fridays/Saturdays).