Certified Cardiology Coder (CCC)
Cardiology coders are in high demand due to our aging population and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the United States. Cardiology coders are in great demand. The AAPC Online Certified Cardiology Coder Preparation Course (CCC) is intended for programmers working in cardiology. Prepare for the CCC ™ certification exam online – from home, at your own pace – and take your medical coding career to the next level. Students will review common diagnostics, surgical procedures, and management coding for cardiology-specific assessments.
Training aims
- Review common cardiac diagnostic codes and conditions
- Read the CPT and CMS E / M guidelines
- Understand common cardiology procedures
- Discover the most missed concepts of the CCC certification exam
- Prepare for a field test that mirrors the format and structure of the CCC certification exam
Training content
- Interactive audio / video lectures and online exercises
- Practice test with 12 cases and 35 multiple choice questions
Further information
- A minimum of two years of cardiac coding experience is required. Although no proof of prior coding is required to earn the CCC certificate, this course is not intended for people with little, little, or no coding experience.
- Time required: 4 hours, without additional study time
- Approved for 4 PDUs after passing in the direction of CPC®, CPB ™, CPMA®, CPPM® and special login information except CIRCC® (one-time use)For more course details, download the Cardiology Preparation Training Course Syllabus
Course Requirements
- Materials (not included with this course):
- AMA CPT® Professional Edition (publication year should match course year)
- ICD-10-CM code book (publication year should match course year)
- HCPCS Level II code book (publication year should match course year)
- Computer with high-speed internet connection and Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Download the Cardiology Preparation Training Course Syllabus
| S.No | Choose Your Specialty | Choose Your Certifications |
| 1 | Anesthesia and Pain Management – CANPC | CPC (Certified Professional Coder) |
| 2 | Cardiology (CCC) | COC (Certified Outpatient Coder) |
| 3 | Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CCVTC) | CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) |
| 4 | Emergency Department (CEDC) | CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) |
| 5 | Family Practice (CFPC) | CPB (Certified Professional Biller) |
| 6 | General Surgery (CGSC) | CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) |
| 7 | Hematology and Oncology (CHONC) | CDEO (Certified Documentation Expert – Outpatient) |
| 8 | Obstetrics and Gynecology (COBGC) | CPPM (Certified Physician Practice Manager) |
| 9 | Ophthalmology (COPC) | CPCO (Certified Professional Compliance Officer) |
| 10 | Orthopedic Surgery (COSC) | Medical Coding |
