Recommended Steps to Prepare for the CPC® Exam
- STEP 1
A strong understanding of medical terminology and anatomy are required for medical coding and tested thoroughly during the CPC® exam. These 2-month courses should be considered by anyone wanting to learn medical coding or for experienced coders who may be weak in these areas.
- STEP 2
Available either
online or in the classroom,
this course prepares students for a medical coding career in an outpatient physician office. Individuals planning to sit for the CPC® exam should have strong coding experience/knowledge or have successfully completed this course.
- STEP 3
The CPC® study guide reviews each section
of the CPC® exam in detail and provides
practical examples, sample questions, and test taking techniques. If you have coding
experience or have successfully completed medical coding training (such as the courses
listed above), this 385 page study guide will optimize exam preparation.
- STEP 4
These 50-question online practice exams are strongly recommended for anyone taking
the CPC® exam. Emulating the content and
difficulty level of the actual exam, these practice exams allow you to become more
familiar with the format and time constraints of the real test. The three practice
exams, equaling the length of the 150-question exam, can be purchased separately
or as a complete bundle.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Although limited in availability, review classes are offered by AAPC local chapters
and AAPC instructors as an additional means to help prepare for our exams. They
are generally one day and range from three to eight hours in length.
Learn more about the CPC® Exam.
