Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center Coder (CASCC)™ Online Training Course
The CASCC Online Training Course provides all the training you need to be able to effectively manage your responsibilities and tasks as an ambulatory surgery coder. On top of code assignment review, we will cover essential topics like ambulatory surgery center procedures, regulatory compliance, and communication with healthcare providers.
When to enroll
This course is recommended for coding professionals working in ambulatory surgery who want to earn the CASCC credential.
Value
AAPC trains over 20,000 new students annually for careers in medical billing and coding. Affirm your experience with employers and differentiate yourself as a certified ambulatory surgery coder. Holding a specialty certification underscores your capabilities and can contribute to increased earning potential.
Education and experience
At least two years of ambulatory surgery coding experience and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology are required to successfully complete this course. AAPC offers the following prerequisites:
Fundamentals of Medicine — covers all three of the prerequisites below.
Anatomy (self-paced instruction), Medical Terminology (self-paced instruction), and Pathophysiology (self-paced instruction).
Course length
Self-paced: Average time to completion is 4 hours (not including additional study time). Access available for one year from purchase date.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Receive 4 CEUs on successful completion. One-time use only.
Course syllabus
Financial options
Pay over time: Make easy monthly payments over 12, 18, or 24 months.
Course curriculum overview
The training you will receive in the CASCC Online Training Course will ensure you master ambulatory surgery coding and the specialized skillset needed to navigate this dynamic field.
Ambulatory surgery coders play a key role in facilitating proper reimbursement, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and contributing to the overall efficiency and accuracy of healthcare operations within ambulatory surgery centers. By the end of this course, you will be ready to prove you can excel in your role and earn the CASCC credential.
Ambulatory surgery coding training objectives
Review common ambulatory surgery diagnosis codes and conditions
Identify common procedures performed in ambulatory surgery
Discuss the most missed concepts on the CASCC certification exam
Take practice test that mimics the format and structure of the CASCC certification exam
What students are saying
I took the live online course offered by AAPC and it was worth every penny. I sent my instructor a thank you note today.
Vanessa Bontempi
The courses through AAPC are great and prepare you for the exam.
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I took the online AAPC course. It was full of useful information and I passed my test the first time.
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Course bundle includes
In addition to the actual course of interactive online lectures, step-by-step coding processes, and all training needed to pass the exam, you’ll receive:
Online practice exam
One 50-question practice exam to help you determine your readiness for the CASCC exam.CASCC exam ($399 exam fee is included in this package)
The CASCC exam features 100 multiple-choice questions over 4 hours. Your package includes two exam attempts.Study guide
AAPC’s certification study guides are designed to help you feel familiar with the exam beforehand. All the exam content sections will be covered, as well as test-taking tips so you know what to expect on exam day.
Why train with AAPC?
Any credential you earn through us will be recognized worldwide. Our education is trusted globally, positioning AAPC as a leader in training and certification.
Train with the same experts who created the exams. Why study at an institution that bases its curriculum on AAPC’s when you can train directly with us?
Our exam pass rates are the highest in the industry. We provide the most trusted curriculum and top-rated training, resulting in exam pass rates that remain unmatched by other programs.
Join a network of over 275,000 members. We’re the world's largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare. We’ll be here to support you every step of the way, through tools and resources, payment plans, CEUs, workshops, networking events, and more.