Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder (COBGC)™ Online Training Course
In the COBGC Online Training Course, you will strengthen your ability to apply the correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting obstetric services and gynecological procedures.
When to enroll
This course is recommended for coding professionals working in OB/GYN coding who want to earn the COBGC credential.
Value
AAPC trains over 20,000 new students annually for careers in medical billing and coding. Affirm your experience with employers and differentiate yourself as a certified obstetrics gynecology coder. Holding a specialty certification underscores your capabilities and can contribute to increased earning potential.
Education and experience
At least two years of OB/GYN coding experience and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology are 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 4 hours (not including additional study time). Access available for one year from purchase date.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Receive 4 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
Throughout the COBGC Online Training Course, you will review common diagnoses, procedures, and E/M coding specific to obstetrics and gynecology so that you’re ready to earn the COBGC credential. Having this specialty certification will demonstrate your mastery of OB/GYN coding and ability to effectively support an organization’s reimbursement processes.
OB/GYN coding training objectives
Review common gynecology and obstetrics diagnosis codes and conditions
Deepen understanding of CPT® and CMS E/M guidelines
Identify common procedures performed in gynecology and obstetrics
Discuss the most missed concepts on the COBGC certification exam
Take practice test that mimics the format and structure of the COBGC certification exam
What students are saying
Testimonial
The COBGC helped me obtain a greater understanding of OB procedures, maternity care, and hysterectomy coding. I’ve been able to work in some of DC’s greatest hospitals coding OB.
Myra Simmons, CPC, CPMA, CRC, CPC-I, COBGC, CGSC, OHCC
Testimonial
I work as a VP Coding Product at IKS Solutions Inc and managed one of the nation's largest women's health centers. COBGC helped me navigate the complex coding process...
Anitha Lingala, CPC, CCS, CPMA, COBGC, CRC, AAPC Approved Instructor
Testimonial
The COBGC is highly specialized and proves competency to help you gain a better understanding of the obstetric package, the global guidelines, and Chapter 15 ICD-10 codes.
Paula Zoito, CPC, CEMC, COBGC
