Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam

Eastern Washington University Professional and Continuing Education ETPL

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Course Contact Hours: 370


Whether you are just starting work or transitioning from a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in medical billing and coding. More than one million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. These professionals are in-demand within medical facilities, health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies. With the right medical billing and coding certification training, the opportunities are nearly endless!

This Medical Billing and Coding course will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will come to understand all phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.

Certification Exam Voucher Included

Included in your tuition, you will receive a voucher to sit for the medical billing and coding certification exam that best fits your career goals:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) specific

If you choose and pass the CPC exam through AAPC, you will earn the CPC-A credential—the "A" stands for Apprentice, meaning you still need one year of coding experience. But here's the good news: our course includes free access to AAPC's Practicode Practicum—a hands-on training tool that simulates real-world coding across multiple specialties.

By completing Practicode, you will gain the equivalent of one year of experience, allowing you to remove the "A" and become a fully certified CPC right away. The best part? The coding experience required to remove the Apprentice status is seamlessly integrated into the course, so you will complete it as you progress. That means by the time you finish, you will have both passed the exam and fulfilled the experience requirement—qualifying you for full CPC certification right away. The course also includes a Medical Terminology component covering body systems, mental health, and special senses. A test-out option is available if you possess prior knowledge. By scoring at least 80%, you may bypass the Medical Terminology content if you choose. Note: The test-out option applies exclusively to the online Medical Terminology section and does not extend to the advanced career training portion of the course.

Upon successful completion of our medical billing and coding certification course, you will be well-prepared to launch a successful career in this rewarding healthcare field.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

Visit the program website Mikyla Sears Program Coordinator Professional & Continuing Education (509) 359-6849 pce@ewu.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,499.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

12 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 8 or later.

Mac: macOS 12 or later.

Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.

Microsoft Word or equivalent (not included with enrollment)

Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

The following digital textbooks for Medical Billing and Coding are accessed via links in the course lessons:

Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement, by Michelle A. Green

Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement

The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing and Coding:

ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians

CPT Professional

HCPCS Level II Professional

Choice of study guide/voucher package upon course completion:

Certified Professional Coder, CPC (AAPC): AAPC Membership, CPC Online Review Course, CPC Study Guide Bundle, Practice Exam Bundle, Practicode CPC-A Practicum, CPC Exam Voucher (2 exam attempts) and Codify Student (free upgrade to Codify Basic)

Certified Coding Associate, CCA (AHIMA): AHIMA Student Membership, CCA Study Guide, and CCA Exam Voucher

Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, CBCS (NHA): CBCS Study Guide, CBCS Practice Test, and CBCS Exam Voucher

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

*The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Certification prep for the following exam: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam.

Certifying Body: American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Certification Requirements: In order to sit for national certification exams, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Therefore, it is recommended you have this before enrolling in this course. Certification exams offered by AAPC and NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US. AHIMA only offers in-person exams in both the US and Globally.

If you choose and pass the CPC exam through AAPC, you will earn the CPC-A credential—the "A" stands for Apprentice, meaning you still need one year of coding experience.

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Student characteristics

Enrollment

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Prior education

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