Program description

Certified professional coders (CPCs) are an important component of the medical billing process and the health care team. Whenever a patient receives care in a physician's practice, hospital outpatient facility or ambulatory surgical center, the provider must document what services were performed. The CPC reviews clinical statements and assigns standard codes using CPT®, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II classification systems so that medical claims can be submitted for reimbursement.

This Comprehensive Professional Medical Coding program utilizes the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) curriculum for medical coding. The 24-week program includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, CPT coding, ICD-10 coding and HCPCS coding. Each course is required for completion of the program.

Other important information

  • The hybrid program costs $4,900.
  • This hybrid program combines online and face-to-face/virtual class sessions (mandatory three-hour Saturday classes take place about twice per month).
  • Classes are taught by AAPC-certified instructors highly recommended within the medical coding industry.
  • This program is offered online 24/7 through the AAPC's distance-learning Blackboard platform.
  • Intermediate computer skills are essential.
  • A high school or GED diploma is required.
  • A CPC mock exam/review session is required.
  • AAPC test results are required to be released.
  • CPC online practice exams are available after exam registration.
  • A private CPC exam is offered on-site with class peers.

Registration is recommended at least seven to 10 business days prior to the start of classes to allow for the shipment of textbooks.

Technical requirements include high-speed internet access with supported computer operating systems and internet/web browsers, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Neither mobile devices nor Chromebooks are recommended for the best virtual classroom experience.

Call 216-987-3171 or 216-987-2925 for more information.

Program cost

Visit the Health Industry Solutions' website for pricing.

The cost includes all text materials for each course, the CPC Exam Voucher and an AAPC Annual Membership.

The CPC National Exam Voucher and AAPC annual Student Membership are available upon program completion and financial clearance.

No refunds are given after classes begin.

Financial aid eligibility

This program is not Federal Financial Aid/Pell-Eligible.

Scholarships, payment plans, and other financial aid options may be available.  For more information, call 216-987-6000, option 1.

Upon completion, students receive

  • Eligibility to sit for the Certified Professional Coder exam through the American Academy of Professional Coders 
  • Tri-C Certificate of Completion
  • AAPC Student Annual Membership 
  • Practicode available upon passage of the CPC exam to remove apprentice designation for an additional year of service

Related programs/training

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