AAPC certification · 20-week course

Become a Certified Professional Coder.

Learn to turn medical documentation into accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT® and HCPCS Level II codes, the skill that keeps practices paid. In 20 weeks, you'll be ready to sit for the AAPC CPC® exam.

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All-inclusiveBooks, exams, your AAPC exam and membership. No hidden fees.
  • 20Weeks from your first lesson to exam-ready
  • 3Code sets: ICD-10-CM, CPT® and HCPCS Level II
  • 4Full-length exams: a final plus 3 practice exams
  • $0Hidden fees. Everything you need to pass is included
The credential

A career that keeps healthcare running.

The CPC® is AAPC's core coding credential. It shows employers you can choose the right codes, follow the official guidelines and support accurate reimbursement for every patient visit.

What a Certified Professional Coder does

Every diagnosis, procedure and service in a patient's record has to become a code before a practice can be paid. You're the person who gets it right.

  1. Read the provider's documentation
  2. Assign diagnosis and procedure codes
  3. Apply guidelines and modifiers correctly
  4. Support clean claims and proper payment
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Flexibility and growthCertified coders work in practices, hospitals and billing companies, and many roles may offer work-from-home options.
Course objectives

What you'll be able to do.

By the end of the course, you'll code a wide range of patient services with confidence, from office visits to operative reports.

  1. 01

    Explain the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II code books

  2. 02

    Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines

  3. 03

    Apply coding conventions accurately when assigning diagnosis and procedure codes

  4. 04

    Find and use the information in the CPT® code book appendices

  5. 05

    Determine the correct level of evaluation and management (E/M) services

  6. 06

    Code a diverse range of patient services with CPT®, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II

  7. 07

    Summarize the key features of HCPCS Level II codes

  8. 08

    Code operative reports and E/M services with proficiency

20-week curriculum

Week by week, from first code to final exam.

The course builds in five stages. Open any week to see what it covers.

Weeks 1–5

Foundations

Compliance, anatomy, terminology and your three code sets.

Week 1Medical Coding and Compliance
An introduction to medical coding terms and issues, including what a compliance program is and why it matters in a medical setting. Accuracy, ethics and continuing education are emphasized from day one.
Week 2Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Documentation and Coding Guidelines
A review of basic human anatomy and how medical and surgical terms break down for interpretation. You'll also learn the documentation rules and guidelines that accurate coding and reimbursement depend on.
Week 3ICD-10-CM, Part I
Diagnosis coding through medical necessity, coding guidelines and step-by-step methods, along with coding conventions, coding tips and how to use the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index and Tabular List.
Week 4ICD-10-CM, Part II
A closer look at the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and how to apply them to real cases.
Week 5Introduction to CPT® and HCPCS Level II
How HCPCS Level II codes report physician and other provider procedures and services, plus an introduction to CPT®: its coding conventions, sections, appendices and index.
Weeks 6–8

E/M and modifiers

The codes behind nearly every patient visit, and how to report them correctly.

Week 6Evaluation and Management: Principles
The fundamentals of E/M codes and how they apply to medical claims, including key components, consultations, emergency department visits, critical care, preventive medicine and home health services.
Week 7Evaluation and Management: Application
Move from the basics to assigning E/M codes from provider documentation. A step-by-step approach to E/M auditing covers the types of audits common in medical practices.
Week 8Modifiers
The AMA's coding modifiers and guidelines, and how to apply each modifier correctly.
Weeks 9–16

Surgery, system by system

Anatomy, definitions and procedures for each section of CPT® surgery codes.

Week 9Integumentary System
The surgery section begins with the integumentary system. Definitions and anatomical descriptions give an overview of these code ranges, which are updated every year to reflect changes in healthcare.
Week 10Musculoskeletal System
One of the largest sets of codes in CPT®. Covers how the codes are applied, key definitions, anatomy and an overview of the procedures in this range.
Week 11Respiratory System
Respiratory diseases, their treatment and how the system's organs function, plus how to code respiratory procedures with proper documentation.
Week 12Cardiovascular System
Cardiothoracic surgery of the heart, coronary arteries and great vessels, pacemaker and cardioverter-defibrillator placement, and therapeutic and diagnostic vascular procedures.
Week 13Digestive, Hemic and Lymphatic Systems, Mediastinum and Diaphragm
The digestive process and the diagnostic tests, procedures and endoscopies of the digestive system, along with the hemic and lymphatic systems, mediastinum and diaphragm.
Week 14Urinary and Reproductive Systems, Delivery and Maternity
The anatomy and general concepts of the urinary system, followed by the male genital system, the female genital system, and maternity care and delivery codes.
Week 15Endocrine and Nervous Systems
Coding procedures and techniques for the skull, meninges and brain, the spine and spinal cord, and the extracranial, peripheral and autonomic nerves.
Week 16Eye, Ocular Adnexa and Ear
Procedures and coding for the eye and the auditory system, finishing with the code that reports use of an operating microscope.
Weeks 17–19

Anesthesia, radiology, lab and medicine

The remaining CPT® sections you'll see on the exam and on the job.

Week 17Anesthesia and Radiology
ASA relative values, anesthesia guidelines, modifiers, code organization and crosswalks, and the types of anesthesia and how they're given. Radiology covers body positions and relationship terms, supervision and interpretation codes, technique and equipment, diagnostic radiology, MRI and ultrasound.
Week 18Pathology and Laboratory
Organ and disease-oriented panels, drug testing, therapeutic drug assays, consultations, hematology and coagulation, blood counts, bone marrow procedures, transfusion medicine, microbiology, anatomic pathology and CLIA requirements.
Week 19Medicine
Immunizations and vaccine administration, therapeutic and diagnostic infusions, psychiatry, dialysis, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, cardiovascular services, physical medicine and other special services in the Medicine section of CPT®.
Week 20

Exam ready

Pull it all together before you sit for the CPC® exam.

Week 20Final Exam and Review
Take the course final exam, review your results with your instructor and complete an overall review before your AAPC certification exam.
All-inclusive tuition

Everything you need to pass. Nothing extra to buy.

Your CPC® tuition covers:

  • All of your course books
  • Midterms and final exam
  • 3 practice exams
  • The AAPC certification exam
  • 1-year AAPC membership
  • Close one-on-one instruction
CPC® course tuition $3,500 Payment plans available

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Learn your way

Online or in the classroom.

Students from across the country train with us. Pick the format that fits your schedule.

Virtual instructor-led

Live online classes with a certified instructor, classmates and real-time questions, from anywhere.

Online self-paced

Study on your own schedule, with a weekly check-in so you stay on track and never feel stuck.

In person in Phoenix

Classroom training at our facility at 2929 N 44th Street, Suite 202.

Try before you enroll

See if coding clicks for you, free.

Work through a real-style coding case in about 20 minutes, or take our 3-minute career assessment to see whether coding or billing fits you best.

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Questions

Before you enroll.

Still deciding? Book a free 30-minute call and we'll walk you through it.

Do I need healthcare experience to start?
No. The CPC® course is built for people starting a new career as well as those building on existing healthcare skills.
When can I start?
New online classes begin every Monday, so you can start when it works for you.
How long does the course take?
The CPC® course runs 20 weeks, finishing with a final exam and review before you sit for the AAPC certification exam.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Pay upfront for savings, or spread your tuition out with a payment plan. Ask us for current options.
What does tuition include?
All of your course books, midterms, the final exam, 3 practice exams, the AAPC certification exam, a 1-year AAPC membership and close one-on-one instruction.
Should I choose CPC® or CPB®?
Coders turn medical documentation into diagnosis and procedure codes. Billers use those codes to build claims and follow up until they're paid. If you like research and detail, CPC® is a great fit. Not sure? Take the career assessment or see the CPB® course.

Start your coding career in 20 weeks.

Enroll today, or talk with our team about schedules, formats and payment plans. We'll help you find the right path.

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