Medical Billing & Reimbursement — A definitive entry-level study program aimed at providing the most up-to-date information relating to Medicare and third party billing. The student will learn specifics about the health insurance industry and different reimbursement methodologies for correct claim submission. Successful completion will prepare the student to work in a medical billing department at a physician's office, clinic or similar positions. Successful completion of the Medical Billing & Reimbursement course can earn 40 CEUs for certified AAPC members. This course is intended to be completed within a 4-month period or less.

Note: This course does not teach medical coding in depth, nor does it prepare students for the CPC^® exam.

For more course details: Medical Billing & Reimbursement Syllabus

Required Books, not included:

• 2009 AMA’s CPT^® Standard or Professional version
• 2009 ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 & 2
• 2009 HCPCS Level II Professional
• Medical dictionary (recommended)

Pharmacology — Ideal for students who have never studied pharmacology or for those who want to learn more about pharmaceutical use in health care. This course is recommended for students preparing for a career in medical coding or for inpatient hospital coding examinations. Successful completion of the Pharmacology course can earn 20 CEUs for certified AAPC members. This course is intended to be completed within a 3-month period or less.

For more course details: Pharmacology Syllabus

Pathophysiology — Ideal for students who have never studied pathophysiology or for those who want to learn more about human diseases and how they relate to the major body systems. This course is recommended for students preparing for  a career in medical coding or for inpatient hospital coding examinations. Successful completion of the Pathophysiology course can earn 20 CEUs for certified AAPC members. This course is intended to be completed within a 3-month period or less.

For more course details: Pathophysiology Syllabus

 

 

Anatomy — Ideal for students who have never studied anatomy or for those who want to improve their knowledge in this area. This course or its equivalent is strongly recommended for students taking the CPC^® Preparation course or any AAPC certification exam. Successful completion of the Anatomy course can earn 20 CEUs for certified AAPC members. This course is intended to be completed within a 3-month period or less.

For more course details: Anatomy Syllabus

 

Medical Terminology — Ideal for students who have never studied medical terminology or for those who want to improve their knowledge in this area. This course or its equivalent is strongly recommended for students taking the CPC^® preparation coding course or any AAPC certification exam. Successful completion of the Medical Terminology course can earn 20 CEUs for certified AAPC members. This course is intended to be completed within a 3-month period or less.

For more course details: Medical Terminology Syllabus

 

 

Enroll in the CPC^® Preparation Course — This course is aimed at providing the most up-to-date information relating to CPT^®, HCPCS and ICD-9-CM coding. It is designed to teach fundamental coding skills for an outpatient physician setting and prepare the student to take the AAPC CPC^® exam for a career in medical coding. The course offers a textbook, workbook, and audio lectures to add to the student’s learning experience. Each student will also be assigned a CPC^® certified coach to assist them as needed.  This course is intended to be completed within a 4-month period or less.

For more course details: CPC® Prep Course Syllabus

Recommended Courses, not included:

• Medical Terminology self study course (or prior knowledge of medical terminology)
• Anatomy self study course (or prior knowledge of anatomy & physiology)

Required Books, not included:

• 2009 AMA’s CPT^® Professional version, spiral bound
• 2009 ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 & 2
• 2009 HCPCS Level II Professional
• Medical dictionary (recommended)

Enroll in the CPC® Preparation Course

Course (Non-Members) = $1,495.00 Course + Student Membership = $1265.00 (Save $230) Course (Current Members) = $1,195.00

Add required Code Books (Physician Bundle 1) for $195.95 $139.95 (Coding book discount exclusively with online enrollment)

Note: By purchasing this course you agree to the terms stated within the Refund Policy.