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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SECTION	DATE	LOCATION	SCHEDULE	REGISTER
55004	Sept. 30 – Dec. 8, 2025 Registration Deadline: Sept. 25 @ 12 p.m.	Online – Asynchronous	Assignments to be completed by weekly deadline.
Opens Oct 14	Jan. 27 – April 6, 2026 Registration Deadline: Jan. 22 @ 12 p.m.	Online – Asynchronous	Assignments to be completed by weekly deadline.
Opens Feb. 10	May 19 – July 27, 2026 Registration Deadline: May 14 @ 12 p.m.	Online – Asynchronous	Assignments to be completed by weekly deadline.
Opens July 6	Aug. 25 – Nov. 2, 2026 Registration Deadline: Aug. 20 @ 12 p.m.	Online – Asynchronous	Assignments to be completed by weekly deadline.

*Course has a minimum enrollment requirement of 4 students. This course will be postponed or cancelled if the minimum enrollment is not met by the registration 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

You Code It! Abstracting Case Studies Practicum

• Price: $121.02 (plus sales tax and service fee); Includes Connect Access with eBook. Students may add-on the printed text after purchase of Connect for an additional $35 plus tax
• Important: The textbook must be purchased through the course. Pre-purchases or purchases from other sources are not permitted. Students will purchase the textbook once the course begins.

Pro Fee Coder Bundle (AAPC)

• Price: $259.99 (non-member price, plus tax and shipping)
• Availability:
  • 2025 Edition – Valid for testing through December 31, 2025 (available for purchase in December 2024)
  • 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.

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.