2022 CPC® Preparation Course Syllabus - Instructor Led

Sep 25, 2026

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2022 CPC® Preparation Course syllabus for the instructor-led format, outlining prerequisites, schedule, and completion certification details. The 16-week program totals 80 clock hours online and includes weekly live lectures plus required reading and online course work. Learners focus on medical coding principles using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II, supported by ICD-10-CM guideline application and coding conventions, covering specialties by body system and including practical applications and a final exam for certification.

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2022 CPC® Preparation Course Syllabus Instructor Led 2022 CPC® Preparation Course Syllabus – Instructor Led Prerequisites: Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy (or AAPC courses) strongly recommended. Clock Hours: 80 (Note: 80 clock hours accounts only for time spent in the online course and does not include time spent outside the course or study time. Study time will vary widely per individual.) Course Length: This is a 16-week course. Each week your instructor will provide a live lecture and opportunity toask questions based on current weekly material. You will be required to complete weekly textbook reading and online course work prior to each weekly live instructor lecture. Class Hours: Days/Times Per Week: Weekly classroom/office hour meetings for 16 weeks; one hour per week. Certificate of Completion Issued: Yes CEUs: 40 CEUs upon completion (AAPC certified prior to enrollment; some certifications excluded – see AAPC website for more details.) Course Description: The student will learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT®, ICD-10-CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPC certification examination. Course Objectives: • Identify the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books • Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines • Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes • Identify the information in appendices of the CPT® code book • Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services • Code a wide variety of patient services using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes • List the major features of HCPCS Level II codes • Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services Course Content: • The Business of Medicine • Review of Anatomy • Overview of ICD-10-CM • Applying the ICD-10-CM Guidelines • Accurate ICD-10-CM Coding • Introduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and Modifiers • Integumentary System • Musculoskeletal System • Respiratory System • Cardiovascular System • Hemic & Lymphatic Systems, Mediastinum, Diaphragm • Digestive System 1 • Urinary System and Male Genital System • Female Reproductive System and Maternity Care & Delivery • Endocrine System and Nervous System • Special Senses (Ocular and Auditory) • Anesthesia • Radiology • Pathology & Laboratory • Evaluation & Management Services • Medicine • Final Exam Methods of Evaluation: To receive the certificate of completion for this course you are required to attend each live session, complete all of the required assignments and quizzes, and to obtain a minimum 70% passing score on each of the following: • Chapter Review Exams • Final Exam • Total Grade You will be allowed unlimited attempts on the Chapter Quizzes. You will be allowed 2 attempts on Practical Application cases. The Chapter Review Exams & the Final Exam will be accessible two times if a second attempt is needed to achieve a passing score. The higher score of the two will be listed as your final score. If you need more than 2 attempts at an exam, please contact the coaching staff. Your final score is based on the following calculations: • Total average of Chapter Quizzes-5% • Total average of Practical Applications-5% • Total average of Chapter Review Exams-45% • Total average of Participation Grade-15% Final Exam-20% Included Textbooks: 1. 2022 Medical Coding Training and Practical Application combo: CPC® -eBook; AAPC; AAPC publisher Required Code Books (Included): 1. CPT® Professional Edition code book (2022 year), AMA publisher 2. ICD-10-CM code book (2022 year), any publisher 3. HCPCS Level II code book (2022 year), any publisher Recommended Textbooks/Supplies (Not Includ

FAQs

What prerequisites are recommended before enrolling in the 2022 CPC® Preparation Course?

Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is strongly recommended, or completion of AAPC courses is helpful.

How long is the course and how are clock hours counted?

The course runs for 16 weeks. It totals 80 clock hours that account only for time spent in the online course.

How is the final grade calculated and what is required to receive the certificate?

A minimum 70% passing score is required on each of the chapter review exams and the final exam. The final score is based on chapter quiz averages (5%), practical application averages (5%), chapter review exams (45%), participation grade (15%), and the final exam (20%).

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by Eliana