CPC and HCC Coder Course – Which One First?

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Q: (CPC and HCC Coder Course) – “I am curious about the HCC Coder course. Should I get my CPC first and get “real world” experience before taking the HCC course?”

A: Actually, you can start the HCC course; we do suggest that you have your CPC certification or you really gone through a full coding course and you really understand coding versus making HCC your first coding course. That one would be wise, but if you are a coder already especially if you’re a CPC, absolutely, you can start your training now.

You don’t need to go get real world experience first. There are platforms like Practicode that you could use to help you get that coding but it’s not really geared for HCC yet.

We’re working on creating some modules in it to help with that but we don’t have that
ready, but you can absolutely take the course with your coding background.

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Laureen Jandroep

CPC, COC, CPPM, CPC-I.,Sr. Instructor for CCO.us. Laureen has over 25 years in the healthcare field. She graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 1986 and before long was running a successful therapy practice which did over 1.6 million in billing per year with a less than .06% rejection rate. Once Medicare changed how rehab companies were reimbursed this business was closed and Laureen eventually started a new company dedicated to teaching Medical Billing and Coding. Laureen has taught medical billing and coding since 1999 and currently does so through her comapny Certification Coaching Organization, LLC which does business as CCO.She resides in Florida with her husband of over 20 years Anthony and four children. They are active parents and spend most of their time these days just being parents which they love.

3 thoughts on “CPC and HCC Coder Course – Which One First?”

    • Hi BP – if you’re using our version of Practicode and having trouble please email [email protected] and they will get you fixed up. Also don’t forget our Practicode version is part of our Medical Coding Practicum (MCP) so you get access to a weekly class and coaching. You should have received a welcome email with your coaches name etc.

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