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Key Facts: CPC Medical Coding Exam
200
Practice Questions Here
OpenExamPrep CPC bank
70%
Passing Score
AAPC
4h
Exam Duration (100 Questions)
AAPC
Open-book
Testing Style
CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS use
CPT+ICD+HCPCS
Core Code Sets
CPC domain coverage
2026
Content Refresh
Current code-year prep
AAPC's CPC exam has 100 multiple-choice questions in 4 hours and requires 70% (70 correct) to pass; the fee is $425 for one attempt or $499 for two. It is an open-codebook exam centered on CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding, so 2026 prep should pair fast codebook navigation with current guidelines, modifier logic, and chart-based case practice.
Sample CPC Medical Coding Practice Questions
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1A physician performs surgical debridement of a sacral wound down to and including muscle, measuring 18 sq cm. Which CPT code is reported?
2Simple repair of a 3.0 cm superficial laceration of the trunk involving epidermis and dermis only is reported with which code range?
3Excision of a 1.5 cm benign lesion of the face, with margins, is documented. Which factor primarily determines the correct CPT code from the 11400-11646 series?
4A 2.0 cm malignant melanoma of the back is excised with 1.0 cm margins on each side, and the wound requires layered (intermediate) closure. How are these reported?
5A provider performs incision and drainage of a single simple cutaneous abscess. Which code is reported?
6Which CPT code reports destruction of a single premalignant lesion (e.g., actinic keratosis)?
7Excision of a breast lesion identified preoperatively by radiologic marker (needle localization not performed by surgeon) is best reported with which open code?
8Adjacent tissue transfer (e.g., a rotation flap) to repair a defect is coded based on which measurement?
9Avulsion of a single fingernail plate is reported with which CPT code?
10A patient undergoes arthroscopic medial meniscectomy of the knee. Which CPT code is reported?
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.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
CPT Surgery & Procedural Coding
Code selection by anatomy, approach, and definitive documented work
E/M and Modifier Logic
MDM/time-based E/M rules plus distinct-service and repeat-service modifiers
ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II
Diagnosis sequencing, specificity, supply/drug coding, and unit logic
Radiology, Path/Lab, and Medicine
Component coding, panel rules, infusion/vaccine reporting, and payer edits
Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Compliance
Documentation interpretation, coding ethics, and audit-ready reporting
Preparing for the CPC Medical Coding Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $425 (1 attempt) or $499 (2 attempts) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 200 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
CPC Medical Coding: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How should I study for CPC in 2026?
Use a codebook-first workflow: 1) practice CPT/ICD/HCPCS lookups daily, 2) drill modifier and NCCI logic with chart scenarios, 3) do timed mixed sets weekly, and 4) review rationale patterns from misses.
What topics are most heavily tested for CPC prep?
Most candidates spend the most time on CPT procedural coding, E/M selection, ICD-10-CM sequencing, HCPCS unit reporting, and modifier usage tied to payer edit behavior.
Is CPC suitable for outpatient physician coding careers?
Yes. CPC is widely used as an outpatient/physician coding benchmark and is commonly requested in professional coding, compliance, and revenue cycle roles.
Why does codebook navigation speed matter for CPC?
Because coding scenarios often require multiple verification steps in limited time. Fast, accurate index-to-tabular navigation improves both score consistency and real-world coding productivity.