Program Basics
What is the minimum overall grade required to complete this course successfully?
70%.
Name one of the required coding textbooks.
ICD-10-CM-Expert (2025)
or
CPT Professional/HCPCS Expert/PMCC Manuals
Where do students register for Anatomy & Physiology textbook resources?
Evolve (Elsevier).
How late can an assignment be submitted?
One week.
Who must students notify if they miss class due to illness or emergency?
Instructor and Program Coordinator.
Who's curriculum is this program built upon alongside Tri-C's?
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Are textbooks included in the program cost?
Yes.
Bozeman Science. Or MS Jensen's web anatomy. InnerBody.
Is a student misses due to emergency, what must they provide?
Written documentation from medical provider or court.
How many weeks does the virtual coding course run?
Approximately 24 weeks.
What credentials are students eligible to sit upon passing the course?
The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) National Exam.
Which item is suggested but not required?
Medical Dictionary.
Which online resource provides CPC exam tips?
medicalbillingandcoding?org
Where can students find Tri-C's academic dishonesty guidelines?
My Tri-C Space, under the student services tab.
How many hours per week are recommended for study time?
2-4 hours per week.
What is the delivery mode for this program?
Virtual Classroom.
Name two suggested materials for note-taking or studying?
Flashcards and highlighters.
What must cell phones be while in class?
On silent and put away (or mute and camera closed if emergency).
Who should student contact outside classroom hours with questions?
Instructor Christy Jackson.
Christy.Jackson@tri-c.edu
What minimum grade is required to earn college credit and sit for the CPC exam?
70% or higher.
Which supply could help with online communication?
USB Headset.
Which system provides practical coding training workbooks including in the syllabus?
When using email, what and where must students include in the subject line?
Name, course name, and CRN
Do students have to formally withdraw if they stop attending?
Yes.