The CPPM Preparation Course teaches fundamental skills for managing a physician's practice and prepares the learner to sit for AAPC's CPPM exam. The training is recommended for those who are ready to advance their careers and thrive in the world of practice management. Billing, coding, or management experience in a medical clinic is highly recommended.
Advance yourself into a rewarding career path in practice management. This course was designed by the creators of the exam to prepare you in full for exam day. No other certification is needed to attain this credential. A certification like this is a great way to both establish your skills and differentiate yourself within the healthcare business job market.
Who should enroll?
This course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a practice manager or building their skillset (and resume) to include practice management training.
Education and experience requirements
It is strongly recommended that you have a minimum of two years of healthcare experience. Learn more about our essentials training.
CEUs
20 CEUs received upon successful completion of course. One-time use only. Must be AAPC certified prior to enrollment for CEUs to apply.
Course format
This is an online self-paced instruction course. You get the flexibility to prepare for the exam on your own time, at your own pace with on-demand training. Get the help you need from the certified coaching team at any point in your training via email.
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.
In addition to the preparation course — which includes interactive online lectures, step-by-step coding processes, and all training needed to pass the exam — the course bundle includes:
Online practice exam
One 50-question practice exam to gauge your readiness for the certification exam.
Exam (2 electronic exam attempts)
The exam evaluates a coder's knowledge, rationales, efficiency, effectiveness, and grants certification upon passing. Includes 2 attempts to be taken electronically.
Practice Management Reference Guide
Use this convenient resource to quickly reference all the info you need to find a code, code more accurately and efficiently, and stay compliant.
By purchasing any online course and other items, I certify that I have read and agree to the online course terms and conditions and the refund policy.
Date of purchase is considered your course start date, additional time will be given for processing of your order. After your order is processed you will receive further email instruction on course access.
This 20 clock hour course must be completed within 3 months, however AAPC allows for an additional 1 month grace period, giving you a full 4 months access from date of purchase. Additional time extensions may be purchased for a monthly fee.