Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Preparation Course

This course is designed by coding experts to introduce and strengthen coding skills to help you achieve more in your career. Medical Insurance Billing and Coding specialists are in high demand with a shortage of qualified candidates. A CPC certification proves your value and skill to employers and makes you more confident in your career. It's time to take the next step and prove you are the right person for the job by completing Davenport University's IPEx CPC exam preparation course and earn your CPC. Don't settle for anything less then the best.

• 20-week program
• 4 hours per week
• 80 total contact hours (as required by the AAPC)
• Recommended Skills - Current work experience within the last 4 years in a medical office setting performing duties such as medical billing or medical coding and strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Resource for anyone preparing for the AAPC CPC ® certification exam
• A must have certification for anyone who is employed or thinking about a career in medical billing and coding

Next Course Dates:

Warren, MI:

• Date - Wednesday Nights  June 5, 2013 - October 23, 2013 (No class July 3)
• Times - 6:00pm  - 10:00pm
• Registration Fee -  $925.00 (includes all textbooks and materials)
• Program Hours - 4 hours per week, 20 weeks,  80 total contact hours
• Location - Davenport University Warren Campus - 27650 Dequindre Rd Warren, MI 48092

What to Expect

Students will participate in:

• Reading assignments
• Independent and group practice exercises in class
• Homework assignments
• Weekly quizzes
• Mock certification exam

To receive a certificate of completion and eligibility for a CPC credential, you must receive a passing score of 73%. At the close of this course, students will:

• Understand the purpose and use of the CPT®, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS code manuals
• Use the information found in appendices of the CPT® manual
• Explain and determine levels of E/M services
• Code a wide variety of patient charts using CPT®, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS codes
• Identify and explain the major features and uses of Level II National Codes
• Apply official coding guidelines and conventions when assigning diagnosis and procedure codes
• Understand and explain the official ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding principals
• Identify and explain the difference between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes
• Understand and explain the purpose and use of Coding Clinics and CPT Assistants
• Principles of coding related to the CPT®, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS code manual

Required Textbooks (included with course fee):

1. Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012; Carol Buck; Saunders; ISBN: 9781455724673
2. Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012; Carol Buck; Saunders: ISBN: 9781455708529
3. CPT® Professional Edition (current year), AMA publisher
4. ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 and 2 (current year), any publisher
5. HCPCS Level II (current year), any publisher

Recommended Textbooks:

1. Medical dictionary, any publisher
2. Nursing drug handbook

Course Fee: $925

Call: (616) 233-2581 or email us!