AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Career and Corporate Training Program Outline

Sep 25, 2026

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Pierpont Community & Technical College offers the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) program, a hybrid training designed to prepare learners for the CPC certification exam. The curriculum develops accurate CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM coding skills, reinforced by anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology knowledge. Students also learn coding guidelines, compliance and reimbursement concepts, and how to apply medical policy changes in reimbursement workflows. The program totals 120 contact hours, includes online fundamentals followed by in-person instruction, and provides exam vouchers and study materials, with certification testing available at Pierpont’s Testing Center.

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Program Overview

Exam and Career Outcomes

Curriculum and Contact Hours

Online Fundamentals and In-Person Training

Location and Schedule

Hybrid Delivery Timeline

Cost, Financial Aid, and Requirements

Tuition and Minimum Prerequisites

Materials, Certification, and Support

Training Materials, Testing, and Accommodations

Career and Corporate Training Pierpont Community & Technical College 500 Galliher Drive Fairmont, WV 26554 304-367-4596 [cct@pierpont.edu](cct@pierpont.edu) AAPC Certified Professional Coder Effective August 2025 Description Pierpont's Career and Corporate Training Office is excited to offer the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) program. This hybrid program uses a combination of online and face-to-face instruction to help prepare students for their certification exam. Upon passing the CPC exam, individuals can become professional medical coders in office settings, including physician and non-physician providers. According to the AAPC, students who complete the program will have (2025): • Expertise in assigning accurate CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM medical codes for diagnoses and procedures. • Solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology required to correctly code professional provider services and diagnoses. • Proficiency across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, and medicine. • A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement – allowing a CPC to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues, and charge capture. • Understanding of how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice reimbursement process. The Certified Professional Coding program is a total of 120 contact hours with students completing an online Fundamentals of Medicine course followed by the in-person AAPC Certified Professional Coding course. Program tuition includes instruction, textbooks, exam vouchers, and study materials. Students can sit for their certification at Pierpont's Testing Center! References CPC Exam-Certified Professional Coder-Medical Coding Certification-AAPC Location Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center (500 Galliher Dr. Fairmont, WV 26554) Schedule This program is hybrid and begins with 5 weeks of online training. The course will begin meeting in-person every Tuesday and Thursday with continued online work for the rest of its duration. Training cost: $2,200.00 Financial Aid Financial aid is available for this course. Please see our website for details. Minimum Requirements: There are no prerequisites for this course. Course Materials & Supplies All materials and supplies are included in the cost of training. Certification After completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the AAPC CPC exam. Accommodations Statement: If you have or had an IEP or 504 Plan in high school or if you think you have a disability that might interfere with your completion of this class, contact Pierpont’s Support Services for information about possible accommodations at [access@pierpont.edu](access@pierpont.edu) or 304-534-7878.

FAQs

What is the CPC program and how is it delivered?

The CPC program is a hybrid training that combines online instruction with face-to-face sessions to prepare students for the AAPC CPC certification exam.

What coding systems and competencies will students learn?

Students will learn to assign accurate CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM codes, supported by anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, along with coding guidelines and compliance concepts.

How long is the program and when does it meet?

The program is 120 contact hours, starting with 5 weeks of online training, then meeting in person every Tuesday and Thursday while continuing online work for the remainder.

What are the costs and eligibility requirements?

Tuition is $2,200. There are no prerequisites, and financial aid is available; all materials and supplies are included in the training cost.

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by Jake