The CPC Prep Course was developed and is maintained by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
It is the core material studied in preparation for the CPC Certification Exam, a 5 hour and 40 minute, open book (coding manuals)exam consisting of 150 multiple choice questions.
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Classes are kept small for more effective instruction.
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A certificate of completion will be awarded to students at the end of the course. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) designation is awarded by AAPC when the CPC exam is passed.
A CPC must have at least two years medical coding experience. Designation of CPC-A (apprentice) will be awarded if the two year requirement is not met.
Our 10 week Prep Course (80 hours) may be used to waive one year.
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Course Content:
The Beginner Level, a 10-week (80 hours) program, begins with 3 sessions of Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. It then continues to the Intermediate Level.
Intermediate Level, an 8-week (68 hours) program, will cover:
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ICD-9 Diagnosis Coding
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CPT, Surgery Guidelines, HCPCs, Modifiers
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Integumentary and Musculoskeletal System
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Urinary and Male System
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Reproductive, Maternity and Female System
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Endocrine and Nervous System
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Eye, Ocular Adnexa and Auditory Systems
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Anesthesia, Radiology, Path and Lab
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Evaluation and Management
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Medicine
There will a midterm and final exam to facilitate review and practice. An optional one-day Exam Prep Class is also offered at the end of the program at half price for our CPC Prep Course students. The CPC Exam is then administered a week or two later.
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2012 Programs and Packages:
To accommodate different levels of experience, as well as a a variety of student schedules, each program is offered in 8 weeks (Intermediate level) or 10 weeks (Beginner level).
Week day morning, week day evening and weekend classes are available depending on registration.
Each program is also offered in two packages.
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Weekday AM Program:
Tuesdays and Thursdays- 10 am to 2 pm
Spring schedule:
8 Week- Mar 29 to May 24
10 Week- Mar 20 to May 24
CPC Exam- June 9
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Weekday PM Program:
Tuesdays and Thursdays- 6 pm to 10 pm
Spring schedule:
8 Week- Mar 29 to May 24
10 Week- Mar 20 to May 24
CPC Exam- June 9
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Weekend Program:
Saturdays- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Spring schedule:
8 Week - Mar 31 to May 26
10 Week- Mar 24 to May 26
CPC Exam- June 9
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Package A includes Course fee, textbook, workbook and a free on-line practice exam.
Intermediate- 8 Week Program
Early Bird fee: $2,200
Regular fee: $2,400
Beginner- 10 Week Program
Early Bird fee: $2,450
Regular fee: $2,700
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Package B includes Course fee, textbook, workbook, free on-line practice exam plus Coding Manuals (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCs).
Intermediate- 8 Week Progam
Early Bird fee: $2,450
Regular fee: $2,700
Beginner- 10 Week Program
Early Bird: $2,700
Regular fee: $3,000
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REFUND POLICY
$500.00 deposit upon registration is required. Balance is due on the first day of class.
Full refund minus $100.00 processing fee if cancellation of registration is made 10 days prior to first day of class.
Any books received must be returned within 5 days of cancellation. If books are not returned, an additional $300.00 will be subtracted from the refund amount.
There are no refunds if cancellation is made less than 10 days prior to the first day of class, however, the deposit or any payment made may be credited towards the next CPC Prep Course offered within a year of original registration.
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