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The CPC (Certified Professional Coder) is the AAPC's flagship coding credential and the gold standard for outpatient medical coders. The exam tests accurate assignment of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes for services and procedures performed in physician offices and outpatient settings. The current format is 100 multiple-choice questions completed in 4 hours, open-book with approved manuals.
The CPC exam evaluates your knowledge across these areas:
Surgical, medicine, radiology, pathology, anesthesia, and E/M code selection.
Diagnosis code selection, sequencing, official guidelines, and combination codes.
Supplies, drugs, durable medical equipment, and Medicare-specific HCPCS codes.
Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, payer rules, and compliance fundamentals.
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When ready, attempt a full set in one timed sitting to build the stamina you need on test day.
Use the explanations to understand each mistake and concentrate on the weak spots.
Yes. You may bring approved current-year CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books. Tabs and handwritten notes following AAPC rules are allowed.
No. You can sit for the exam without experience and earn the CPC-A (apprentice) designation. The 'A' is removed once you document the required coding experience.
Drill code-look-up speed in your manuals, master E/M and surgical guidelines, and complete full-length timed practice exams. Our CPC practice sets reflect the latest AAPC content outline.
The CPC is the most widely recognized outpatient coding credential in the US. With it, you qualify for medical coder roles at physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, and remote coding teams.