Medical Coding Course
CPC Certified Professional Coder – Medical Coding and Billing Program
Instructed by: Sherrie Thevel MS, CPC, CPC-I, CRC, CPMA, CPPM, CMRM, RCMS (Licensed through AAPC)
Contact: Call 314 660 8358 or email: sthevel@cycle1md.com
A "Certified Professional Coder" (CPC) credential is a certification earned by passing an exam administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), signifying that an individual has the necessary knowledge and skills to accurately code medical procedures and diagnoses, demonstrating proficiency in using codes like CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS to facilitate medical billing in a healthcare setting; essentially considered the gold standard for medical coding certification in the US.
Key Points About the CPC Credential
- What it stands for: Certified Professional Coder
- Issuing organization: American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- What it signifies: Expertise in medical coding practices, including understanding medical terminology, anatomy, and coding guidelines to correctly assign codes to patient encounters
- Exam content: Covers areas like evaluation and management, surgery, radiology, pathology, and more, using codes from CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM
- Benefits of having a CPC: Increases job opportunities in medical coding, demonstrates competency to potential employers, and can lead to higher earning potential
Cost of Program for 2026
- All inclusive: Books, Materials, Blackboard, Tuition, Membership to AAPC and Exam (2 exam attempts).
- Personalized teaching online via Zoom on a designated day/evening each week.
Salary Insight
Average annual salary for a certified medical coder, according to AAPC — higher than the U.S. median salary for all occupations.