Certified Pediatrics Coder (CPEDC)™ Online Training Course
In the CPEDC Online Training Course, you will develop and strengthen crucial skills for pediatric coding proficiency, ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT®, and HCPCS Level II codes for pediatric diagnoses and procedures.
When to enroll
This course is recommended for coding professionals working for physicians in pediatrics who want to earn the CPEDC 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 pediatrics coder. Holding a specialty certification underscores your capabilities and can contribute to increased earning potential.
Education and experience
At least two years of pediatric 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
In the CPEDC Online Training Course, you’ll learn how to enhance clinical documentation, improve patient record analysis, and develop critical thinking skills through various pediatric coding scenarios. Because the course is designed to prepare you for the CPEDC certification exam, all the topics you will be tested on are thoroughly covered throughout training.
Pediatric coding training objectives
Review common pediatric diagnosis codes and conditions
Deepen understanding of CPT® and CMS E/M guidelines
Identify common procedures performed in pediatrics
Discuss the most missed concepts on the CPEDC certification exam
Take practice test that mimics the format and structure of the CPEDC certification exam
What students are saying
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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
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The courses through AAPC are great and prepare you for the exam.
Pereza Corp
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I took the online AAPC course. It was full of useful information and I passed my test the first time.
Danielle Ledford
