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CPC Preparation Course
CPC Preparation Course
at American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
National Catalog
This online course teaches fundamental medical coding skills for professional services (physicians, mid-level providers, etc) and prepares the student to take AAPC's CPC exam.
The course is designed to be completed in 4 months, however AAPC allows for an additional 2 months grace period, giving you a full 6 months access from date of purchase. Apart from reading & study time, this course includes approximately 80 clock hours of contact work.
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Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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An Anatomy online course and Medical Terminology online course or prior knowledge in both of these areas strongly recommended. Medical dictionary (recommended).