This program is designed to prepare students to sit for the Certified Professional Coder exam through the AAPC. Individuals in this field of study may work in hospitals and/or other medical office settings where it is necessary to assign codes for billing and insurance purposes. This course will include:

Training Includes:

• Medical terminology as needed for assigning appropriate medical codes
• Recognition of medical terms and commonly used abbreviations in medical coding
• Coding guidelines
• Utilization of coding manuals to assign diagnosis and procedure codes

Admissions Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Provide proof of high school completion (high school transcripts, copy of high school diploma, or copy of completion of GED requirements)
• Demonstrate reading proficiency either by college transcripts, computerized placement test, or a CASAS reading test

Cost of Class:

• Tuition/Registration: $180
• Text: $599 (subject to change)

Other Fees:

•  Certification exam: $449

1/10–8/8, TTh, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Bonamino
Avery: 828.733.5883