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CPC PMCC Review Course Information

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (PMCC) review course in a

classroom setting provides training for persons interested in beginning a career in medical coding and serves as

a review for individuals planning to take the CPC exam administered by the American Academy of Professional

Coders (AAPC). This 80 hour review course will help you understand the often-changing guidelines needed to

be follow to successfully pass the CPC certification exam.

Course Requirements

You should have a working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy in order to succeed in this

intense course. CODE, LLC does offer on-line classes on these topics. Please see the additional

educational courses that CODE, LLC can provide.

This is a non-credit course. There will be no letter grade awarded, but in order to monitor how well a

student is learning the material. Homework will be assigned weekly. Quizzes, tests and a final exam

will be given.

Students are expected to come to class prepared to discuss assignments given. In coding, it is important

for students to do their homework to fully understand the material covered in class.

$900 Course Fee Includes

AAPC CPC exam fee

AAPC student membership for one year

All AAPC PMCC curriculum - textbooks, workbooks, and handouts needed

Full payment is due at the time of enrollment. The course fee does not include additional

recommended textbooks or supplies that must be purchased by the student.

Class Information

Classes are held at The Polish Center of Wisconsin · 6941 S. 68th Street (68

th & Rawson Ave.) ·

Franklin, WI 53132 · 414-529-2140

The course consists of 16 classes held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

The next CPC review course begins on Wednesday 01/16/2013 and will continue for 16 weeks until

05/01/2013. The exam is scheduled for 05/13/2013.

Class size is limited. It is highly suggested that students complete the full registration process early

because this class fills up quickly.

Required Course Books needed – must be purchased by the student through the AAPC or through any

major bookseller

CPT – current year Standard or Professional versions only - AMA publisher - purchased at the

expense of the student and not included in the course fee

ICD-9-CM – current year version, volumes 1 & 2 (If you have the 3 volume version, this is OK – Vol.

3 will not be needed for the exam) – any publisher - purchased at the expense of the student and not

included in the course fee

HCPCS – current year version – any publisher - purchased at the expense of the student and not

included in the course fee

Other Recommended Textbooks

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A good medical dictionary

A Coder’s Desk Reference (optional)

The Anatomy Coloring Book (optional)

Certification Exam

The American Academy of Professional Coders is the certifying body and is responsible for the

contents of the exam, the administration and grading of the exam and the awarding of certification

status. The cost of taking the certification exam is part of the all-inclusive course fee.

Neither the AAPC, the instructor, nor CODE, LLC make any type of guarantee of certification to the

student. This review course is an OPPORTUNITY for the student to become a certified professional

coder through the AAPC and as such, final certification status will be decided by the AAPC.

Two letters of recommendation addressing a student’s qualifications related to coding experience,

professional demeanor and work ethic are required. College instructors, colleagues, physicians or

supervisors may submit letters. It is suggested that these letters come from different sources. This is a

qualification requirement required by the AAPC, not the instructor or CODE, LLC, and must be

submitted along with your exam application to the AAPC.

If the student is unsuccessful at passing the CPC exam, he/she may retake the CPC exam within one

year of sitting for the exam at no additional charge.