Pierpont Community & Technical College
Fairmont, WV, USA
The AAPC Certified Professional Coder course uses a combination of online and face-to-face instruction to help prepare students for their certification exam. Upon passing the CPC exam, individuals can become professional medical coders in office settings, including physician and non-physician providers.
According to the AAPC, students who complete the program will have (2025):
Expertise in assigning accurateCPT ® , HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM medical codes for diagnoses and procedures.
Solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology required to correctly code professional provider services and diagnoses.
Proficiency across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, and medicine.
A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement – allowing a CPC to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues, and charge capture....