CPC Certified Professional Coder Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CPC Certified Professional Coder Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CPC Certified Professional Coder exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 exam terms across 15 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the CPC Certified Professional Coder Vocabulary Game
Integumentary Surgery
Musculoskeletal Surgery
Cardiorespiratory Surgery
Digestive System Surgery
Urinary and Reproductive
Nervous System Surgery
Evaluation and Management
Anesthesia Services
Radiology Services
Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine Services
Anatomy and Terminology
ICD-10-CM Coding
HCPCS Level II
Guidelines and Compliance
Sources for these terms (10)
- Taking the CPC Exam — AAPC Certified Professional Coder Exam Breakdown · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CMS Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Coding Policy Manual (2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CMS / NCHS ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12 — Physicians/Nonphysician Practitioners · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 30 — Financial Liability Protections · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR § 164.530 — HIPAA Administrative Requirements (GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus — Pleural Disorders · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Distal · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — Skin Layers · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CPC Medical Coding Exam
The CPC credential is a leading outpatient medical coding certification focused on CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, modifiers, and coding compliance for physician services.
Exam sponsor: AAPC. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. AAPC does not publish official CPC pass rates Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CPC vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CPC vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 CPC terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CPC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the AAPC content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CPC exam format?
AAPC's CPC exam has 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in four hours, including 10 case-based questions. It is an open-codebook exam: candidates navigate the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books while applying official coding rules.
What score do I need to pass CPC?
AAPC requires an overall score of 70% or higher, which means at least 70 of the 100 questions must be answered correctly.