As a nurseeducator, I know how precious that resource is to them. Instructional Design Thought - v. TABLE OF CONTENTS. CHAPTER ONE -INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is the first line of defense against noncompliance and down-coding for any medical provider. Certified coders help prevent legal difficulties and ensure providers receive full reimbursement in a timely manner.
Once the holder of this credential has obtained two years of coding experience they may submit their letters of recommendation to the AAPC and the A will be removed from their CPC-A credential. There is also another option for those who wish to obtain the CPC credential, but do not have experience. For a fee of $200 individuals may code 800 actual operative notes. If these notes are coded with a 90% accuracy (within three attempts) the CPC credential will be awarded without the apprentice status.