This CPC Review Course is an optional but highly recommended next step for students who have completed an outpatient coding program and are preparing to sit for—or retake—the CPC exam.

This is not a beginner-level course. It is intentionally rigorous and mirrors real-world coding scenarios. Students will work with complete medical records across multiple specialties—not short excerpts—and will practice extracting diagnoses, assigning CPT/HCPCS codes, appending modifiers, and applying ICD-10-CM codes with precision. These are the same skills required not only to pass the CPC exam, but to excel in a professional medical coding role, particularly in remote positions.

Course Highlights:

  • Work with full medical records in specialties such as cardiology, dermatology, obstetrics, radiology, and oncology
  • Code an average of 10 real-world scenarios per chapter, with expectations of completing 2–3 chapters per week
  • Strengthen independent study, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Apply official CPT and ICD-10-CM guidelines to complex cases
  • Participate in discussion boards covering credentialing, CEUs, job searches, networking, and AAPC resources

Whether you’re seeking to pass the CPC exam with confidence or enhance your skills for the workplace, this course is designed to help you bridge the gap between education and employment. Gain the practical experience, accuracy, and confidence you need to succeed both in the exam room and on the job.


Duration: 96 hours (10 weeks)
Registration/Tuition: $185

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SECTIONDATELOCATIONSCHEDULEREGISTER
57331January 26 – April 6
Registration Deadline: January 20 | 12 p.m.		Online – AsynchronousAssignments to be completed by weekly deadline.

Eligibility Requirements & Documentation

  • To enroll, students must have successfully completed the Medical Billing and Coding courses within the past five years.
  • Students who did not complete the courses at Piedmont Community College, must submit copies of their unofficial transcript to Lori Watlington via email after submitting their registration form.
  • Upon approval, students will receive payment instructions.

Required Textbooks

MindTap for Professional Review Guide for the CPC Examination, 2026 Edition: Online Exam Preparation
Cengage

  • $118, (plus tax) when purchased directly from Cengage
  • ISBN: 979-82-14-48298-9
  • eBook option only; printed copies of the text are not available

Pro Fee Coder Bundle (AAPC)

  • Price: $229 (non-member price, plus tax and shipping)
    Students are required to purchase their textbooks at least 10 business days prior to the course start date. Coding manuals are needed during the first week of class, and shipping typically takes 7–10 business days, so please plan accordingly.
  • Availability:
    • 2026 Edition – Valid for testing through December 31, 2026 (available for purchase in December 2025)
  • Note: Students planning to take the Inpatient Coding credentialing exam may opt for the Facility Coder Bundle instead.

Financial Assistance

If you need financial assistance, please register using the CPC Exam Review Financial Assistance Registration Form. You will receive a link to the scholarship application within 24 business hours of submitting your registration.

Available Funding Sources
Funding is subject to availability.

Pacer Promise Scholarship

  • Available to residents of Person, Caswell, Rockingham, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, and Granville counties.
  • Covers registration fees and credentialing exams only.
  • Students are responsible for the cost of textbooks and any additional supplies.

Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant

  • Applicants must have been North Carolina residents for at least 12 months.
  • Residency is verified through the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS).
  • Award amounts vary by program of study.

NCWorks / WIOA

  • Available to eligible unemployed or underemployed individuals.
  • Students must complete an application with NCWorks at least 3–4 weeks before the course start date.
  • All program expenses are covered, with the possible exception of Accident and Malpractice Insurance ($9). This fee may be required to be paid out of pocket by the student.
  • Contact your local NCWorks Career Center to determine eligibility and available funding.

If you are not applying for financial assistance, complete registration and payment using the orange registration link shown on the schedule above.

Additional Materials for Credentialing Exam

To sit for the credentialing exam, students will need the current year Pro Fee Coder Bundle manuals and AAPC Membership.

AAPC Membership

  • Price: $222
  • Requirement: Membership is required when scheduling the credentialing exam. However, students can decide when to purchase the membership.
  • Discount: Students who purchase the AAPC membership along with the Coding Manuals are eligible for a discount.