
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) ® certification - AAPC
The CPC exam is a test of medical coding proficiency consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions that assess 18 areas of knowledge. Most questions present a coding scenario to test proper application of CPT ® procedure codes, HCPCS Level II supply codes, and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes — all of which medical providers use to submit claims to ...
Taking the CPC ® exam - AAPC
You must complete the CPC exam within four hours and answer 70% of the questions correctly to pass. Who should take the CPC exam? After you’ve trained with AAPC to become a medical coder — or if you have substantial medical coding experience — you should take the opportunity to gain certification by registering for the CPC exam.
Tips to Pass the CPC Exam in 2025 - AAPC
The CPC credential is the gold-standard credential for medical coders. AAPC's CPC Certification Preparation Course is an entry-level course that prepares you to take your CPC exam.
In-Person and Online CPC Exam FAQs - AAPC
In-person CPC exam FAQs How long does the CPC exam take? You will be given 4 hours to complete the exam and will be notified when 30 minutes of test time is remaining. If you finish your exam early, you may leave. What type of questions will be on the CPC exam? The CPC examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and tests your ...
Steps to prepare for CPC Exam - AAPC
The surest way to prepare for the CPC exam is to train with AAPC by enrolling in a CPC Certification Preparation Course. Designed by the creators of the exam, these courses will ensure you receive an effective and comprehensive education covering proper use of all medical code sets you’ll encounter on the exam.
How to get CPC certified - AAPC
Become an AAPC member & schedule your CPC exam. Pass the CPC exam. Upgrade your CPC-A (apprentice) to CPC — Verifying your experience. Maintain certification through continuing education units (CEUs) Step 1: Prepare for the exam. To prepare for the CPC exam, you can choose classroom training or our online CPC training.
How to Pass the CPC Exam - AAPC
Most coding students preparing for the CPC exam say their biggest concern is time. Four hours gives you roughly 2 minutes and 40 seconds to answer a question. If you can keep a 2-minute pace, and don’t allow yourself to get stuck on too many questions, you’ll be able to answer all 100 questions without resorting to a last-minute dash.
Taking the CPC and CPB exams - AAPC
The CPC exam is a test of medical coding proficiency consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. Taking the CPC and CPB exams Take the CPC Exam and become a Certified Professional Coder.
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How much does the CPC exam cost? - AAPC
Choose to purchase 1 attempt or 2 attempt exam vouchers. Student exam pricing: $375 for 1 attempt, $475 for 2 attempts. Core exams: $399 for 1 attempt, $499 for 2 attempts (CPC, CIC, CRC, COC, CPMA, CPCO, CPPM, CDEO, CDEI, CPB) Specialty exams: $299 for 1 attempt, $399 for 2 attempts. CIRCC exam: $400 for 1 attempt, $450 for 2 attempts