The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is one of the most recognized credentials for medical coders. It focuses on outpatient coding and equips students with the skills to accurately apply CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for medical diagnoses, procedures, and services. This certification is ideal for individuals looking to work in outpatient settings such as clinics, physician offices, and ambulatory care centers.
1. ICD-10-CM Coding: Master diagnosis coding guidelines.
2. CPT Coding: Learn procedural coding and modifiers.
3. HCPCS Level II Coding: Code outpatient services, equipment, and supplies.
4. Medical Terminology: Understand key medical terms.
5. Anatomy & Physiology: Learn body systems relevant to coding.
6. Compliance & HIPAA: Study ethical coding practices and privacy laws.
7. Billing & Reimbursement: Learn the revenue cycle and coding for reimbursement.
8. Practice Tests: Mock exams for CPC certification prep.
The CPC course is ideal for individuals wanting to become professional coders, especially those interested in outpatient coding in clinics, doctor’s offices, and healthcare facilities.
You will learn coding using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, medical terminology, anatomy, billing practices, and the fundamentals of compliance and ethics in medical coding.
The course generally takes 4-4 1/2 months depending on your pace and the learning format (online or in-person).
With the CPC certification, you can work as a medical coder, billing specialist, or coding auditor in hospitals, physician offices, insurance companies, and other healthcare settings.
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