Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)® Training Course
Designed for the seasoned medical coding professional, the CPMA Training Course covers medical record standards and documentation guidelines, coding and documentation compliance, coding and reimbursement concepts, audit scope and statistical sampling methods, medical record audit abstraction, and category risk analysis and communication.
When to enroll
This course is recommended for anyone who holds a CPC, CIC, COC, CRC or equivalent credential. The CPMA is a natural progression for seasoned medical coding professionals who want to expand their job opportunities.
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 professional medical auditor.
Education and experience
We strongly recommend you have a minimum of two years of medical coding experience prior to enrolling in our CPMA course. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology is 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 two months or less. 4-month access to course materials with options for extensions.
Instructor-led: 8 weeks from start date to completion. New courses start every week.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Receive 20 CEUs on successful completion. One-time use only.
Course syllabus
Financial options
Pay in full: Price includes $250 pay-in-full discount
Pay over time: Make easy monthly payments over 12, 18, or 24 months
Course curriculum overview
By the completion of the online CPMA Training Course, you will master the principles of medical auditing. You will be well-versed in defining and identifying fraud and abuse and be fluent in regulatory guidelines.
Medical auditing training objectives
Explain the impact of the OIG Work Plan and Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs)
List the elements of compliance plans and identify potential compliance risk areas
Identify National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and Medically Unlikely Edit (MUE) risk areas
Identify the purpose of recovery audit contractors and how to prepare for potential RAC audits · Explain the HIPAA privacy rule, including details on protected health information, minimum necessary, sharing of information, and enforcement
Identify medical record documentation standards and record retention standards
Identify common errors found in documentation for evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology and laboratory, and medicine services
Explain the types of audits and the resources required for audits
Define steps of the audit process and identify statistical sampling types and factors
Provide practical application of auditing operative reports and evaluation and management services
Learning methods
AAPC understands that students learn in different ways—that's why we allow you to choose a learning style that fits you best. AAPC offers the following learning methods:
Live instructor-led
Live instruction and classroom-paced training
8-week course via 1.5 hour online live sessions per week
Highest exam pass rate
66% better than no exam prep
New courses start every week
Self-paced instruction
Flexibility to prepare for the exam on your own time and pace
On-demand coaching — get expert feedback within two business days
Up to 6-month access to course materials
50% better than no exam prep
What students are saying
My CPMA has helped launch me into healthcare compliance, without it, I don’t think I would make it as far as I have come. I am now a Chief Compliance Officer.
Rhonda Buckholtz, CPC, CPMA, CDEO, CRC, CHC, COPC
Obtaining my CPMA certification provided the competence and validation of my skills to help other practices. They could rely on my knowledge in making practice decisions.
Stephanie Thebarge, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CEMC, CHONC
The CPMA has helped me in my role as a billing manager when having to review documentation for clients.
Denise Garrett, COC, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CSFAC
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 exams (included in Self-Paced Max and Instructor-Led packages)
Three 50-question practice exams to help you determine your readiness for the exam.CPMA exam (included in Self-Paced Max and Instructor-Led packages — a $499 value)
The CPMA exam features 100 multiple-choice questions over 4 hours. Your package includes two exam attempts.FREE BONUS: AAPC eBook
Medical Auditing Training: CPMA
Why train with AAPC?
Network with 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.
You get to 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?
Highest quality training, highest pass rates. We provide the most trusted curriculum and top-rated training, resulting in exam pass rates that remain unmatched by other programs.
Any credential you earn through us will be recognized worldwide. Our education is trusted globally, positioning AAPC as a leader in training and certification.