AAPC CPC Exam 60-Day Study Plan, Free Download
Pass Your CPC Exam in the First Attempt with a Trainer-Authored Day-by-Day Blueprint
Authored by Dr. M. Santosh Kumar Guptha, AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer, World Record Holder in Healthcare Education.
Why This CPC Study Plan Works
Every year, thousands of medical coding aspirants attempt the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Fewer than half pass on the first attempt. The difference is almost never intelligence, it is structure.
The MEDESUN AAPC CPC 60-Day Study Plan is the exact day-wise roadmap Dr. Santosh Kumar Guptha has refined across 22 plus years of training over 30,000 medical coders. It converts an overwhelming exam into 60 focused daily targets, so you always know what to study today, what to practice tomorrow, and where you stand every Sunday.
Download it now, print it, and start Day 1 tomorrow.
What Is Inside the 60-Day CPC Study Plan
This is not a generic checklist. It is a complete 45-page exam-preparation system covering:
- Day-wise Study Schedule, Days 1 to 60, every day mapped with topic, hours, practice question count, and revision task
- 6-Phase Roadmap, Foundation, ICD-10 Mastery, CPT Core, Compliance, Intensive Mocks, and Final Stretch
- Full CPC Curriculum Coverage, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, ICD-10-CM Guidelines, CPT (E and M, Anesthesia, Surgery 10K to 60K, Radiology, Pathology, Medicine), HCPCS Level II, Modifiers, NCCI Edits, Bundling, Compliance and HIPAA
- Mock Exam Strategy, when to start, how many to take, minimum target scores, and how to analyze mistakes
- CPC Exam Traps and Tricks, the exact E and M, modifier, bundling, and ICD-10 sequencing traps that catch first-time test takers
- Time Management Blueprint, the 2.4 minute rule and block-by-block pacing chart
- Code Book Tabbing and Highlighting Strategy for CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II
- Final 2 Days Before Exam Plan, what to revise, what to skip, sleep and nutrition tips
- Exam Day Step by Step Strategy, from morning routine to the final 15 minutes
- 10 Golden Rules to Pass CPC in the First Attempt
- India Specific Rules, DigiLocker Aadhaar ID, provided code books, and Meazure Learning testing protocol
- Post CPC Career Ladder, how to grow from CPC to CEMC to CPMA to CAIMC and beyond
Every year, thousands of medical coding aspirants attempt the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Fewer than half pass on the first attempt. The difference is almost never intelligence, it is structure.
The MEDESUN AAPC CPC 60-Day Study Plan is the exact day-wise roadmap Dr. Santosh Kumar Guptha has refined across 22 plus years of training over 30,000 medical coders. It converts an overwhelming exam into 60 focused daily targets, so you always know what to study today, what to practice tomorrow, and where you stand every Sunday.
Who Should Download This Study Plan
This plan is built for:
- First-time CPC candidates, students who want a proven roadmap instead of guessing what to study each day
- Working professionals, nurses, physicians, and pharmacy staff transitioning into medical coding
- CPC exam retakers, coders who fell short earlier and need a structured second attempt
- International candidates, India, Middle East, Philippines, and Africa-based aspirants seeking AAPC certification
- Career switchers, anyone entering healthcare from IT, finance, or teaching backgrounds
Dr.Santosh Kumar Guptha
About the Author, Dr. M. Santosh Kumar Guptha
Dr. Santosh Kumar Guptha is the Founder and CEO of MEDESUN Medical Coding Academy, PMBAUSA LLC, and SunRCM. He is a globally recognized medical coding master trainer with:
- World Record Holder in healthcare education
- 30,000 plus medical coders trained since 2006
- AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM and PCS and ICD-11 Trainer
- 45 plus credentials including CCS-P, CCS, CPC, COC, CIC, CRC, CPMA, CDIP, CPCO, CEMC, CEDC, CIMC, CFPC
- Author of Medical Coding Creates a New World and the Intellectual Obesity in Medical Coding educational framework
“In my 22 plus years teaching this field, I have never met a student who followed a structured 60-day plan and failed the CPC. Never.” Dr. Santosh Kumar Guptha
About the AAPC CPC Exam, Quick Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Format | 100 multiple choice questions |
| Duration | 4 hours, single sitting |
| Passing Score | 70 percent, minimum 70 correct |
| Delivery | Computer-based, at testing center |
| Approved Code Books | CPT Professional Edition, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II |
| Fee | www.aapc.com- 700-850 USD |
| Result Turnaround | 2-3 Days |
What You Get in the Download
- 45-page professionally formatted PDF
- 60-day study grid, color coded by phase
- Editable printable checklist, weekly tracker
- BONUS, Modifier Quick Reference Card
- BONUS, ICD-10-CM Guidelines Cheat Sheet
All free. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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