The 2026 CVBA Guided Study
Prepare for the CVBA exam using a guided study experience designed to be used in tandem with the official AAPC CVBA Study Guide.
The 2026 CVBA Guided Study is an on-demand exam preparation course created by Danielle Bagnell, founder of McDE and a member of the first CVBA Exam Committee, where she helped establish the certification's core competencies and contributed to exam question development. She is also one of a small number of professionals nationwide currently holding the CVBA designation.
This course is designed to reinforce and clarify the material in the study guide, with focused instruction on high impact concepts and areas that candidates commonly find challenging.
This course is designed to reinforce and clarify the material in the study guide, with focused instruction on high impact concepts and areas that candidates commonly find challenging.
Built for professionals preparing to sit for the CVBA exam, this guided study provides structured video instruction, knowledge checks, and study tools that help you apply what you are reading and studying, rather than replace it.
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This course is for you if:
- You purchased the AAPC CDEO Study Guide or Textbook and feel overwhelmed by the material
- You want someone to explain the chapters in simpler terms
- You want real world examples from provider education
- You want structure and accountability while you study
- You want to earn CEUs while preparing for the exam
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Frequently asked questions
Are the AAPC study materials included in this course?
No. The CDEO Guided Study course is designed to be used alongside the AAPC CDEO curriculum, so the AAPC study materials are not included in this course. Students should already have access to the AAPC CDEO curriculum before enrolling in the Guided Study.
However, we do have a course for the CDEO Study Guide to be purchased directly through McDE too! CLICK HERE TO VIEW.
However, we do have a course for the CDEO Study Guide to be purchased directly through McDE too! CLICK HERE TO VIEW.
How long do I have access to the course?
You will receive six months of access beginning when you purchased the course. Access is not based on a structured timeline and allows you to move through the content at your own pace.
Is this a live or cohort based program?
No. This is an on-demand guided study experience. While the content is structured, you are free to complete it at your own pace during the six month access period.
How is this different from the AAPC course?
This guided study provides chapter by chapter video instruction, explanation of key concepts, and real world examples to help you better understand the material as you work through the AAPC curriculum.
Can this be completed in less than 6 Months?
This course is self-paced. You could complete this in as little as 10 weeks, or less depending on your speed, or longer depending on your availability. You will retain access for the full 6 months, allowing you the time you need to feel confident sitting for the CDEO Exam.
Who teaches this course?
This course is taught by Danielle, an AAPC subject matter expert who has served on the CDEO exam committee and has over a decade of experience in provider education and documentation improvement.
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