Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM®) Online Training Course
This online practice management course teaches all the fundamental skills needed to effectively manage a physician's practice. You will learn everything that goes into managing the revenue cycle, compliance regulations, human resources, health information, and general business processes.
When to enroll
This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing to become a practice manager and wants to earn the CPPM credential. If you are already a seasoned medical coder or biller, CPPM training will not only help you broaden your skillset but expand your job opportunities too.
Value
AAPC trains over 20,000 new students annually for careers in medical billing and coding. Affirm your experience with employers and differentiate yourself for a career in practice management.
Education and experience
Two years of healthcare work experience is recommended. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology is required to successfully complete this course. AAPC offers the following prerequisites:
Fundamentals of Medicine — covers all three of the prerequisites below.
Anatomy (self-paced instruction), Medical Terminology (self-paced instruction), and Pathophysiology (self-paced instruction).
Course length
Self-paced: Average time to completion is two months or less. 4-month access to course materials with options for extensions.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Receive 20 CEUs on successful completion. One-time use only. Must be AAPC certified prior to enrollment for CEUs to apply.
Course syllabus
Financial options
Pay in full: Price includes $250 pay-in-full discount
Pay over time: Make easy monthly payments over 12, 18, or 24 months
Course curriculum overview
The CPPM Online Training Course will thoroughly equip you to excel as a practice manager.
Practice managers are instrumental in coordinating various aspects of healthcare administration to create a well-organized and smoothly functioning medical facility. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks that require expertise in several areas — such as strategic planning, insurance and payer relations, risk management, effective communication, and more.
The CPPM training you receive throughout this practice management course will broaden your skillset and strengthen your expertise in multiple domains, including medical coding and billing, human resources, and even marketing. Your extensive knowledge will make you a go-to invaluable resource in the medical practice — especially after earning the CPPM certification, which positions you for more job opportunities and higher pay.
Practice management training objectives
Recognize the various levels of providers, places of service, and the patient-care flow process
Develop techniques for effective communication with physicians and staff
Become familiar with major concepts of quality in healthcare
Basic understanding of corporate governance structures
Gain a basic understand basic principles of structuring an effective chart of accounts for accounting accuracy
Become familiar with essential billing and coding concepts including insurance payment models
Understand basic financial reports all businesses must use
Become familiar with and understand how to effectively manage the revenue cycle to collect billed charges
Gain a working knowledge of human resource management in the medical practice setting
Become familiar with physician and mid-level provider recruiting and the credentialing process
Learn about basic tools to evaluate and effectively lead employees toward success
Understand how to effectively work with outside vendors and value these relationships
Understand the basic principles of marketing in physician practices
Have familiarity with business continuity, disaster planning, and change management
Understand principals in health care reform
Have knowledge of the ambulatory use of the electronic medical record (EMR)
Understand Health Information Exchange including current problems with HIE
Gain a general knowledge of industry compliance requirements
Become familiar and comfortable with HIPAA privacy and security rules
Understand more about fraud and abuse laws
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What students are saying
I took the live online course offered by AAPC and it was worth every penny. I sent my instructor a thank you note today.
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The courses through AAPC are great and prepare you for the exam.
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I took the online AAPC course. It was full of useful information and I passed my test the first time.
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Course bundle includes
In addition to the actual course of interactive online lectures, step-by-step coding processes, and all training needed to pass the exam, you’ll receive:
Online practice exam
One 50-question practice exam to help you determine your readiness for the CPPM exam.CPPM exam ($499 exam fee is included in this package)
The CPPM exam features 135 multiple-choice questions over 4 hours. Your package includes two exam attempts.FREE BONUS: Practice Management Reference Guide (value $169.99)
Use this convenient resource as your go-to reference to easily stay on top of regulations and best practices.
Why train with AAPC?
Any credential you earn through us will be recognized worldwide. Our education is trusted globally, positioning AAPC as a leader in training and certification.
You get to train with the same experts who created the exams. Why study at an institution that bases its curriculum on AAPC’s when you can train directly with us?
Highest certification exam pass rates. We provide the most trusted curriculum and top-rated training — and the proof is in our pass rates.
Join a network of 300,000+ members. We’re the world's largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare. We’ll be here to support you throughout your training and career.
FAQs: Get your questions answered
A medical practice manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of a healthcare facility or medical practice. This role involves managing staff, handling finances, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing day-to-day operations.
Additional training resources
Review the study guide and test-taking techniques.
Designed to help you prepare for the exam, our official CPPM Study Guide walks you through practical examples and sample questions and covers all the content sections found on the exam. Best of all, it provides testing tips for taking the AAPC CPPM exam.
If you have practice management experience or have successfully completed CPPM training, this study guide will optimize exam preparation.
Test your knowledge before the exam.
Diagnose your strengths and weaknesses. We highly recommend that you take one of the 50-question online practice exams to help you become familiar with the format and time constraints of the real test. Our practice tests accurately mirror the exam to ensure you are fully prepared on exam day.
Diagnose and prioritize your focus areas.
After you take your first practice exam, you’ll realize not all areas of CPPM curriculum require equal study time. Based on your diagnostic results and practice performance, we’ll recommend lessons and exercises at just the right level. Follow these recommendations to make the most of your practice time.
