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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPC Medical Coding Training, Online Self Study Medical Billing & Coding Preparation Center, LLC Quick factsSelf-study online CPC course with audio lectures, quizzes and a final exam; course fees include code books, an AAPC membership and the CPC exam once all fees are paid. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Beginners Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | $1,400 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate – 100% Online Missouri Western State University Academic programQuick factsOnline certificate in ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding, EHR, medical terminology and payer systems with optional in-person support in Missouri. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Academic certificate |
| Fully online Not published | Not published | |
Professional Certificate in Medical Coding Online National University Quick factsSix-module self-paced online coding certificate (terminology, A&P, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, exam review) preparing for the AAPC CPC-A/CPC-P exam; may earn 3 semester credits of prior-learning credit. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Course completion certificate |
| Fully online · Self-paced Self-paced; can be completed within 6 months | $2,995 Other costs may apply | |
Online Medical Billing & Coding Certification Prep Nevada State University - Workforce Development Quick facts370-hour fully online course with 12 months of access that covers ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II and includes a voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS exam. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Beginners No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Course completion certificate |
| Fully online · Self-paced 370-hour course with 12 months of access | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate (100% online) Northern Essex Community College Academic programQuick factsCredit certificate that NECC describes as 100% online and aimed at the AAPC CPC exam; credits can transfer to an Associate Degree in General Studies: Health Specialization. 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 Not published | Not published | |
Medical Coding Certificate Northern Maine Community College Academic programQuick facts100% online credit certificate in medical coding, AHIMA PCAP-approved. Credit: Credit-bearing · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Academic certificate |
| Fully online Not published | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding (ed2go, voucher included) Aims Community College - Continuing Education · training by Northwest Florida State College Quick factsSelf-paced ed2go course delivered through Aims Community College continuing education, ending with a voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS exam. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Beginners No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | Not published | |
Online Medical Billing and Coding Training Governors State University · training by Northwest Florida State College Quick factsSelf-paced, 100% online Ed2Go-style medical billing and coding course with a certificate of completion and an exam voucher (CPC, CCA or CBCS); no prerequisites. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | Not published | |
Certified Medical Billing and Coding Louisiana State University of Alexandria · training by Northwest Florida State College Quick factsSelf-paced, 100% online Ed2Go-style medical billing and coding course with a certificate of completion and an exam voucher (CPC, CCA or CBCS); no prerequisites. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding Certification Training Metropolitan State University of Denver · training by Northwest Florida State College Quick factsSelf-paced, 100% online Ed2Go-style medical billing and coding course with a certificate of completion and an exam voucher (CPC, CCA or CBCS); no prerequisites. Credit: Not stated · 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 Not published | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding (online course with exam voucher) Northwest Arkansas Community College · training by Northwest Florida State College Quick factsSelf-paced, 100% online Ed2Go-style medical billing and coding course with a certificate of completion and an exam voucher (CPC, CCA or CBCS); no prerequisites. 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 Not published | Not published | |
Online Medical Billing and Coding Certification Prep Northwest Florida State College Quick factsSelf-paced, 100% online Ed2Go-style medical billing and coding course with a certificate of completion and an exam voucher (CPC, CCA or CBCS); no prerequisites. 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 Not published | Not published | |
Online Medical Billing and Coding Certification Prep Saint Joseph's College of Maine · training by Northwest Florida State College Quick factsSelf-paced, 100% online Ed2Go-style medical billing and coding course with a certificate of completion and an exam voucher (CPC, CCA or CBCS); no prerequisites. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included) State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota · training by Northwest Florida State College Quick factsSelf-paced, 100% online Ed2Go-style medical billing and coding course with a certificate of completion and an exam voucher (CPC, CCA or CBCS); no prerequisites. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | Not published | |
Medical Billing & Coding Course Online University of Illinois Springfield (CAPE) · training by Northwest Florida State College Quick factsSelf-paced, 100% online Ed2Go-style medical billing and coding course with a certificate of completion and an exam voucher (CPC, CCA or CBCS); no prerequisites. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | Not published | |
Medical Coding and Billing Certificate Oakton College Academic programQuick facts16-credit certificate delivered 100% online, designed for one year part-time; credits can be applied to the Health Information Technology AAS. Credit: Credit-bearing · 16 credits · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Academic certificate |
| Fully online One year, part-time | Not published | |
Medical Coder/Biller Pinellas Technical College (St. Petersburg Campus) Quick factsOnline-only 1,110-hour career certificate program covering health information technology, terminology and anatomy, ICD/CPT coding and medical billing; scheduled start dates. Credit: Credit-bearing · Pacing: Instructor-led · Audience: Not published Some extra charges are listed without saying whether they are compulsory. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Diploma |
| Fully online · Instructor-led 1,110 Hours Approximately 12 months | $3,241.20 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included) Saint Peter's University School of Professional Studies Quick factsOpen-enrollment 100% online noncredit course with a voucher for one exam: CPC, CCA or CBCS. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | Not published | |
Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Santa Barbara City College Academic programQuick factsCredit certificate from the School of Extended Learning, AHIMA PCAP-approved, delivered entirely online; 38 units in total. Credit: Credit-bearing · 38 credits · Pacing: Instructor-led · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Academic certificate |
| Fully online · Instructor-led Not published | $1,748 Other costs may apply | |
SMC Academy CPC Medical Coding Course SMC Academy, LLC Quick factsAll-inclusive, self-paced online CPC course following the AAPC curriculum, with email instructor support, two CPC testing vouchers and an online clinical. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Beginners No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | Not published |
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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