Official Study Guide CPC® Certification

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Official Study Guide CPC® Certification is a medical coding training guide focused on preparing learners for the Certified Professional Coder credential. It explains the course’s approach, emphasizes correct use of codes and adherence to applicable guidelines, and includes legal and trademark disclaimers related to CPT® and AMA content. The guide also references the currency of HCPCS Level II codes, provides clinical example context used for learning, and lists AAPC-approved reviewers and publication details, including ISBNs.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

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Introduction

CPC® Confirms Credibility

Chapter 1

The Business of Medicine

Coding as a Profession

The Hierarchy of Providers

Official Study Guide Medical Coding Training CPC ® Certified Professional Coder Certification Preparation 2023 2023 Official Study Guide CPC ® Certification Disclaimer This course was current when it was published. Every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information within these pages. The ultimate responsibility lies with readers to ensure they are using the codes, and following applicable guidelines, correctly. AAPC employees, agents, and staff make no representation, warranty, or guarantee that this compilation of information is error-free, and will bear no responsibility or liability for the results or consequences of the use of this course. This guide is a general summary that explains guidelines and principles in profitable, efficient healthcare organizations. US Government Rights This product includes CPT®, which is commercial technical data and/or computer data bases and/or commercial computer software and/or commercial computer software documentation, as applicable, which was developed exclusively at private expense by the American Medical Association, 515 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60610. U.S. Government rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose these technical data and/or computer data bases and/or computer software and/or computer software documentation are subject to the limited rights restrictions of DFARS 252.227-7015(b)(2) (November 1995),as applicable, for U.S. Department of Defense procurements and the limited rights restrictions of FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) and/or subject to the restricted rights provision of FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) and FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987), as applicable, and any applicable agency FAR Supplements, for non-Department of Defense Federal procurements. AMA Disclaimer CPT® copyright 2022 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Fee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT®, and the AMA is not recommending their use. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Regarding HCPCS Level II HCPCS Level II codes and guidelines discussed in this book are current as of press time. Clinical Examples Used in this Book AAPC believes it is important in training and testing to reflect as accurate a coding setting as possible to students and examinees. All examples and case studies used in our study guides, exams, and workbooks are actual, redacted office visits and procedure notes donated by AAPC members. To preserve the real world quality of these notes for educational purposes, we have not re-written or edited the notes to the stringent grammatical or stylistic standards found in the text of our products. Some minor changes have been made for clarity or to correct spelling errors originally in the notes, but essentially they are as one would find them in a coding setting. © 2022 AAPC 2233 South Presidents Dr. Suite F, Salt Lake City, UT 84120 800-626-2633, Fax 801-236-2258, [www.aapc.com](www.aapc.com) Updated 11142022. All rights reserved. Print ISBN: 978-1-646316-885 e-Book ISBN: 978-1-646316-977 CPC®, CIC®, COC®, CPC-P®, CPMA®, CPCO®, and CPPM® are trademarks of AAPC. ii [www.aapc.com](www.aapc.com) CPT® copyright 2022 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Reviewers: Katherine Abel, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CDEI, AAPC Approved Instructor, AAPC Fellow Angela Abu-Khamseen, CPC, AAPC Approved Instructor Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, COSC, AAPC Approved Instructor Lindsay Anne Jenkins, CPC, COC, CANPC, CIRCC, CPMA, AAPC Approved Instructor Nicole Benjamin, CPC, CEDC, AAPC Approved Instructor Rhonda Buckholtz, CPC, CPMA, CRC, CDEO, CENTC, CGSC, COBGC, COPC, CPEDC, AAPC Approv

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Official Study Guide CPC® Certification?

It serves as a medical coding training and certification preparation guide for the Certified Professional Coder credential, outlining guidelines and principles used in healthcare coding practice.

How does the guide handle code accuracy and guideline compliance?

It states that reasonable efforts were made to assure accuracy, but readers are responsible for using codes correctly and following applicable guidelines.

Are HCPCS Level II codes current in the guide?

The guide states that HCPCS Level II codes and guidelines discussed are current as of press time.

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