Are you an aspiring medical coder who wants some help with preparing for an approaching exam? Varsity Tutors can assist you with your vocational objectives through an AAPC prep course. The AAPC, formerly known as the American Academy of Professional Coders, offers medical coding certifications. It's the largest medical coding training/certification association in the United States. If you feel that an AAPC prep class can help you, contact an educational consultant to learn more about it.
The AAPC offers five different medical coding certifications exams, each focusing on various niches. Here they are in detail:
| AAPC Medical Coding Certification Exams | Focus | Format | Time |
| CPC | Certified Professional Coder. For medical coding in a physician's office setting. | 150 multiple choice questions | 5 hours, 40 minutes |
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COC |
Certified Outpatient Coder. For medical coding in outpatient facilities. | 150 multiple choice questions | 5 hours, 40 minutes |
| CIC | Certified Inpatient Coder. For medical coding at inpatient hospitals/facilities | 60 multiple-choice questions, 10 fill in the blank inpatient cases | 5 hours, 40 minutes |
| CRC | Certified Risk Adjustment Coder | 150 multiple choice questions | 5 hours, 40 minutes |
| Specialty | Specialized credentials for experienced medical coders in areas such as cardiology, gastroenterology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and others. | 150 multiple choice questions | 5 hours, 40 minutes |
In order to do well on the test, you need to be knowledgeable in medical terminology, anatomy, compliance and reimbursements, and other aspects related to medical coding. If you have trouble comprehending any medical terms or claim-related issues, you can comfortably ask questions in our AAPC courses. The good thing about AAPC classes is that they give you one-on-one attention with an instructor, making it simpler for you to ask about anything in private if you're a bit shy about asking in class. In an AAPC class, you can also learn how to build good study skills. Do you want to learn how to take neat, organized notes? A tutor can assist you in doing that so you can study more effectively. Maybe you want to work on using your time efficiently. An AAPC course tutor can give you handy tips, like using a timer or making a to-do list, to try to help you concentrate on your studies. We're glad to say that our AAPC class can help you in various ways.
Though it's not required to be certified, it's highly recommended that you get one in order to obtain employment. The AAPC even recommends that you try to get an associate's degree as well. Read more about the benefits medical coding certification brings:
Medical Coding Certification Benefits
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics considers medical coding one of the nation's fastest-growing professions
- Medical coders earn above-average wages
- Certified medical coders generally earn more than non-certified coders
Now that you know about the benefits certification grants you, you should do everything necessary to get the most out of your AAPC prep courses. Because everyone absorbs information in different ways, you can request a tutor to provide you a document or images if you learn visually or a sound recording if you learn better by listening. You can also ask a tutor to provide practice questions for you to get hands-on experience with any certification test you choose to take.
The best thing about our AAPC prep classes is that they blend a flexible schedule with a virtual environment. You can communicate face-to-face with a tutor through our Live Learning Platform via laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Plus, you can engage in sessions at your own time, without having to sacrifice other obligations in your life. The lessons you may learn in private instruction would not only help you now, but they may be an asset in the future, in case you desire to pursue higher credentials. If you would like more information about our services, please contact us at Varsity Tutors today so we can get you signed up for an AAPC course.
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