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AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

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CPC Professional License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1You are here

Rebuild terminology, anatomy, and compliance fundamentals.

24
hours
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Phase 2

Work surgery and E/M coding with guideline and modifier drills.

42
hours
3

Phase 3

Train radiology, medicine, pathology/lab, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS sets.

34
hours
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Phase 4

Run case-based coding blocks under timed four-hour pacing.

24
hours
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Phase 5

Complete full simulations and final weak-area remediation.

18
hours
Estimated total study time
142 hours
That's about 15 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CPC Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal degree requirement is published for CPC exam eligibility
Experience
Experience is recommended; CPC-A apprentice status removal uses separate experience/education pathways
Additional Requirements
  • Current AAPC membership
  • Valid, unused electronic exam voucher
  • Government-issued photo ID matching registration details

CPC Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-14 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

AAPC electronic exams (Meazure Learning / ProctorU for LRP)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

AAPC sells one-attempt and two-attempt vouchers; a second attempt is unlocked only after the first score is posted, and failed candidates must use the remaining attempt or purchase a new voucher.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$425 one attempt / $499 two attempts
Total Estimated Cost$425-$499 plus required membership and code-book costs
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CPC Exam Details

AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Administered by AAPC

Official Source
70% (70 of 100)
Passing Score
100
Questions
4
Hours
$425 (1 attempt) or $499 (2 attempts)
Exam Fee
Study time: AAPC does not publish an official average study-hour target
Prerequisites: No mandatory experience required to sit; AAPC membership and valid exam voucher are required.
Valid for: 2-year CEU cycle with active AAPC membership

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official AAPC content outline

Medical Terminology4%

Terminology proficiency across body systems and documentation context.

Anatomy4%

Applied anatomy for code selection and documentation interpretation.

Compliance and Regulatory3%

Compliance rules, coverage policy, fraud/abuse, and documentation standards.

Anesthesia4%

CPT anesthesia coding conventions and case interpretation.

Evaluation and Management6%

E/M level selection, modifiers, and documentation support.

Radiology6%

Radiology coding conventions and guideline application.

Laboratory/Pathology6%

Lab and pathology coding across common outpatient scenarios.

Medicine6%

Medicine section coding including procedures and services.

Surgery (10000-60000 ranges)36%

Comprehensive surgery coding across CPT body-system ranges.

ICD-10-CM and Guidelines5%

Diagnosis coding logic and official guideline application.

HCPCS Level II3%

Supply, DME, and ancillary coding with payer-aligned use.

Coding Guidelines and Modifier Use7%

Modifier selection and coding compliance execution.

Case-Based Coding10%

Integrated CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding from documentation.

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