Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC®) Online Training Course
Whether you’re an experienced coder or new to the industry, the CEMC Online Training Course will equip you with working knowledge of CPT E/M guidelines, selection of the correct category or subcategory of E/M, leveling the E/M service, E/M modifiers, regulations, commonly used ICD-10-CM guidelines, and common procedures performed during an E/M visit.
When to enroll
This course is recommended for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of E/M guidelines, stay up to date on the latest E/M guidelines, or train to become a Certified Evaluation Management Coder.
Value
AAPC trains over 20,000 new students annually for careers in medical billing and coding. Affirm your experience with employers and differentiate yourself by earning the CEMC certificate after successfully completing the course or by earning the CEMC credential after passing the certification exam. Holding a specialty certification underscores your capabilities and can contribute to increased earning potential.
Education and experience requirements
We strongly recommend that you have at least two years of experience in evaluation and management coding. 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. Twelve-month access to course materials with options for extensions.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Receive 10 CEUs on successful completion. One-time use only.
Course syllabus
Financial options
Pay over time: Make easy monthly payments over 12, 18, or 24 months.
Course curriculum overview
The CEMC Online Training Course will ensure you thoroughly understand the latest code changes, regulatory updates, and industry best practices. You’ll also learn how to navigate complex E/M coding scenarios so you’re prepared to accurately assign codes in challenging situations.
By the end of the training, you’ll be able to showcase your mastery of E/M medical decision making (MDM) and be well versed in the nuances of E/M guidelines specific to various medical disciplines.
Evaluation and management coding training objectives
Understanding of E/M guidelines for new and established office and outpatient services, as well as other E/M services such as consultations and hospital services
Ability to determine E/M level of service based on MDM and time
Knowledge of rules and regulations for Medicare billing — including incident to, teaching situations, shared visits, consultations, and global surgery
Coding per National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), ICD-10-CM, CPT, and modifier rules
Risk assessment, including (but not limited to) the ability to benchmark and identity problematic situations and missed billing opportunities
Specialty Revenue Cycle Training
Protecting revenue takes more than one certified coder.
Specialty coding leaves little room for error. As AI-driven documentation and coding tools raise the bar for oversight, even small misses in high-value specialties can lead to denials, revenue leakage, or audit risk.
AAPC's Specialty Revenue Protection Program helps coding and CDI teams build deeper specialty knowledge and apply it consistently, across gastroenterology, cardiology, E/M, musculoskeletal, and more.
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 CEMC exam.CEMC exam ($399 exam fee is included in this package)
The CEMC exam features 100 multiple-choice questions over 4 hours. Your package includes two exam attempts.Study guide
AAPC’s certification study guides are designed to help you feel familiar with the exam beforehand. All the exam content sections will be covered, as well as test-taking tips so you know what to expect on exam day.
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.
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?
Our exam pass rates are the highest in the industry. We provide the most trusted curriculum and top-rated training, resulting in exam pass rates that remain unmatched by other programs.
Join a network of over 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 every step of the way, through tools and resources, payment plans, CEUs, workshops, networking events, and more.
Additional training resources
Review the study guide and test-taking techniques.
Designed to help you prepare for the exam, our official CEMC Certification Study Guide provides a comprehensive review of E/M coding with practical examples, E/M guidelines, and questions that simulate the certification exam. It was developed by the same people who created the CEMC certification exam. Best of all, it provides testing tips for taking AAPC's CEMC exam.
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 CEMC 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.
