Online CPC Preparation Courses
The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is issued by AAPC and focuses on physician-office and outpatient professional-fee coding. A course that prepares for the CPC teaches the knowledge; the credential itself is awarded only after you pass AAPC’s exam and meet AAPC’s requirements.
97 programs
Default order: provider name, A–Z. No paid placement affects it.
| Program & provider | Focus & award | Certification preparation & exam voucher | Delivery & duration | Published cost | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medical Billing and Coding Certification (ATI) Alamo Colleges District (Alamo Technical Institute) Quick factsA fully online, instructor-led 6-course, 196-hour continuing-education program preparing for the AAPC CPC exam. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Instructor-led · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Instructor-led 4-month training, 196 contact hours | $4,745 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding Dual Certification Course (MCDC) AMCI Quick factsOnline coding course preparing for the CPC, CCS-P and CCS exams, with independent coursework and optional live instructor-led group studies. Includes medical terminology and A&P instruction. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Mixed · Audience: Beginners Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Not published |
| Fully online · Mixed not stated | $3,365 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding and Billing Professional Program - Online California State University, Bakersfield Extended Education · training by CareerStep Quick factsOnline CareerStep medical coding and billing training offered through CSUB Extended Education, preparing for the AAPC CPC credential. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Average completion time 12 months | $3,699 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding & Billing Professional College of Western Idaho · training by CareerStep Quick factsCareerStep-powered, online, self-paced program from CWI workforce development with a free CPC exam voucher, AAPC membership and Practicode voucher. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Course completion certificate |
| Fully online · Self-paced 12 months | $3,699 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding and Billing Program Mississippi State University Center for Continuing Education · training by CareerStep Quick factsCareerStep medical coding and billing program delivered by Mississippi State University continuing education, including a CPC exam voucher, Practicode and AAPC membership. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Full access for 12 months | $4,199 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding and Billing Professional Program Southern Utah University Professional Development · training by CareerStep Quick factsSelf-paced CareerStep medical coding and billing program through SUU Professional Development aimed at the AAPC CPC credential, with Practicode and AAPC membership. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced 12 months access | $3,699 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding and Billing Professional Western Kentucky University Continuing & Professional Development · training by CareerStep Quick factsCareerStep online medical coding and billing program sold through WKU Continuing & Professional Development, with a CPC exam voucher, Practicode course and AAPC membership. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Full access for 12 months | $3,699 Other costs may apply | |
Online Medical Coding Course (Physician Based, CPC and CCS-P prep) CCO Quick factsSelf-paced video course teaching physician-office coding (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM) and preparing for the CPC and CCS-P exams, with BHAT annotation system and review blitz bonuses. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: All levels Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced 80-hour equivalent course | $1,447 Other costs may apply | |
Health Information Management (Medical Coding) Certificate Clarkson College Academic programQuick factsA fully online 21-semester-hour certificate in classification systems and revenue cycle, preparing for the CCA or CPC exams; fall, spring or summer starts. Credit: Credit-bearing · 21 credits · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Academic certificate |
| Fully online 21 semester hours; courses 6 or 7.5 weeks | Not published | |
CPC Training Course (80 clock hours) Coding Clarified Quick factsInstructor-led online CPC course (80 clock hours, about 16 weeks) with books, AAPC membership, two CPC exam vouchers, Practicode and an HCC internship included. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Mixed · Audience: Beginners Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Not published |
| Fully online · Mixed 80 clock hours; 16 weeks on average | $5,999 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing & Coding Certificate Colorado Mountain College Academic programQuick factsThree-semester credit certificate delivered 100% online with a capstone and coding practicum; eligible for CPC exam on completion. Credit: Credit-bearing · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Academic certificate |
| Fully online As little as three semesters (one year) | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Online) Corning Community College Quick factsWorkforce training course from a New York community college, 100% online, with HCPCS, CPT Category II and ICD-10 coding and billing software practice, plus an exam voucher. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online Not published | Not published | |
Medical Coding and Billing Certificate Davenport University Academic programQuick factsStackable credit certificate (online via Global Campus or in person at the Grand Rapids campus) that feeds Davenport HIT and HIM degrees. Credit: Credit-bearing · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Academic certificate |
| Fully online As little as a year | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Arizona State University (Career Catalyst) · training by Ed2go Quick factsOnline self-paced medical billing and coding course of 370 course hours with 12 months of access; the learner chooses an exam voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS certification. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online 370 course hours; 12 months of access | $4,095 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY) · training by Ed2go Quick factsOnline self-paced medical billing and coding course of 370 course hours with 12 months of access; the learner chooses an exam voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS certification. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced 370 course hours; 12 months of access | $3,604 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Bunker Hill Community College · training by Ed2go Quick factsOnline self-paced medical billing and coding course of 370 course hours with 12 months of access; the learner chooses an exam voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS certification. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online 370 course hours; 12 months of access | $3,604 Other costs may apply | |
Online Medical Billing and Coding Training Cal Poly Pomona College of Professional and Global Education · training by Ed2go Quick facts100% online non-credit course GES1014 with hands-on billing/coding software practice and a voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS exam. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Course completion certificate |
| Fully online Not shown in fetched text | $3,499 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding California State University San Marcos Extended Learning · training by Ed2go Quick facts100% online self-paced 370-hour course with 12 months to complete and a voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS exam. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Course completion certificate |
| Fully online · Self-paced 370 course hours, 12 months to complete | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate California State University, East Bay (Continuing Education) · training by Ed2go Quick factsSelf-paced online certificate consisting of one 370-hour course with a voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS exam. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Course completion certificate |
| Fully online · Self-paced One required course of 370 hours of instruction | $3,295 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Central Maine Community College · training by Ed2go Quick factsOnline self-paced medical billing and coding course of 370 course hours with 12 months of access; the learner chooses an exam voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS certification. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online 370 course hours; 12 months of access | $3,499 Other costs may apply |
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Issuing organization
- AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) · official site
- Intended audience
- Not confirmed from an official page
- Current eligibility requirements
- Apprentice designation
- Passing the exam earns CPC-A; the A is removed after meeting a 2-year experience requirement shown via two signed letters of recommendation (one from employer on letterhead). Completing the AAPC CPC Preparation course (80 contact hours) waives 1 year; Practicode (all 3 modules at 70%+) counts for 1 year. Source snippets dated; AAPC discussion thread also hints the A designation may have been eliminated - MUST confirm on current AAPC page. (source)
- Exam format
- 100 multiple-choice questions, 4 hours, proctored, open book (approved code books), 70% to pass (snippets of AAPC pages; older AAPC PDF lists 150 questions / 5h40m, dated) (source)
- Exam fee
- official page blocked, not confirmed (an AAPC FAQ lists student exam pricing 1 attempt $325, 2 attempts $425; standard price not found) (source)
- Official credential information
- https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/
- Last reviewed
- October 18, 2026
Beginner training versus exam review
2 of the 107 programs for this exam are advanced exam preparation, intended for people who already work in coding or billing. They are filed under “Advanced exam preparation” and are not presented as beginner career programs.
Vouchers and memberships
Of 107 programs that state CPC preparation, 67 state that a CPC exam voucher is included and 39 state that a membership is included. A voucher pays for an exam attempt; it does not make you eligible and does not guarantee a pass. The number of included attempts is shown only where the provider publishes it; “not confirmed” is not “no”.
Published tuition among these programs ranges from $1,400 to $13,250 (58 with a published price).
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