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Key Facts: CPB Medical Billing Exam
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AAPC CPB exam
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Exam Duration
AAPC CPB format
AAPC
Credentialing Body
American Academy of Professional Coders
2026
Content Refresh
Current billing rules
Revenue Cycle
Core Focus
Full RCM workflow
The AAPC CPB exam has 100 multiple-choice questions with a 4-hour time limit, requiring 70% to pass. It covers the full medical billing revenue cycle including insurance basics, claim submission (CMS-1500/837P), payer-specific rules (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial), payment posting, denial management, compliance (HIPAA, FCA, Stark, AKS), and electronic transactions (835, 270/271, 276/277). AAPC membership is required to sit for the exam.
About the CPB Medical Billing Exam
The CPB credential from AAPC is the industry-standard medical billing certification. It validates expertise across the entire revenue cycle — from patient registration and eligibility verification through claim submission, payment posting, denial management, and appeals. The exam covers insurance fundamentals, payer-specific billing rules, HIPAA compliance, and electronic transactions.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$300 members / $400 non-members (AAPC)
CPB Medical Billing Exam Content Outline
Revenue Cycle and Claim Submission
Full RCM workflow from registration through collections, CMS-1500/837P fields, and adjudication
Payer-Specific Billing Rules
Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, TRICARE, workers' comp, and specialty payer requirements
Denial Management and Appeals
Denial analysis, corrected claims, appeal levels, and A/R management strategies
Compliance and Regulations
HIPAA, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback, Stark Law, ABN, and billing compliance programs
Insurance Fundamentals and Coding Basics
Plan types, cost-sharing, COB, and coding knowledge essential for billing accuracy
How to Pass the CPB Medical Billing Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam fee: $300 members / $400 non-members
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CPB exam format?
The AAPC CPB exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions with a 4-hour time limit. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass. The exam is delivered electronically via live remote proctoring or at a testing center. AAPC membership is required.
What score do I need to pass the CPB exam?
You need 70% (70 correct answers out of 100) to pass the AAPC CPB exam. The exam covers medical billing topics including revenue cycle management, payer rules, claim submission, denial management, and compliance.
How should I study for CPB in 2026?
Focus on the revenue cycle workflow, insurance fundamentals (plan types, cost-sharing, COB), CMS-1500/837P claim forms, Medicare/Medicaid billing rules, denial management processes, and compliance regulations (HIPAA, FCA, Stark Law). Practice with scenario-based questions.
What is the difference between CPB and CPC?
CPB (Certified Professional Biller) focuses on the business side of healthcare — billing, claims, revenue cycle, payer rules, and compliance. CPC (Certified Professional Coder) focuses on the clinical coding side — CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS code assignment from documentation. Many professionals hold both credentials.
Is CPC required before taking CPB?
No. CPC and CPB are independent certifications. You can take CPB without having CPC. However, some CPB exam content involves coding fundamentals, so basic familiarity with ICD-10-CM and CPT is helpful.
What career opportunities does CPB open?
CPB-certified professionals work in medical billing departments, revenue cycle management, insurance follow-up, denial management, payment posting, patient financial services, and billing management roles across physician practices, hospitals, and billing companies.
Can I take the CPB exam remotely?
Yes. AAPC offers the CPB exam via live remote proctoring (LRP) through Meazure Learning/ProctorU, in addition to testing center delivery. You need a computer with webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection.