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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title HIMC 2835: CCA/CPC Review

Catalog Description

Credits 1
Hours/Week 2 (2 lab)
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements College level reading and writing
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course is the online capstone study and review for the certified coding associate (CCA) and the certified professional coder (CPC) national examinations by AHIMA and AAPC. This course offers you a study plan, review of all major examination topics, mock pretest and post-test, guidance to good computer test-taking skills, and a discussion board/chat room for discussion of questions with classmates.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Review Coding Guidelines
  2. Review Coding Conventions and Formatting
  3. Review of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes
  4. Modifiers
  5. Evaluation and Management codes
  6. Anesthesia codes
  7. Surgery codes
  8. Radiology codes
  9. Pathology and Laboratory codes
  10. Medicine codes
  11. HCPCS Category II codes
  12. HCPCS Category III codes
  13. Test-taking skills
  14. Examination application process

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Design a study plan.
  2. Apply good computer test-taking skills and strategies.
  3. Complete the application process for the appropriate coding credential examination.
  4. Demonstrate application of knowledge in a testing environment.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None