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AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB)

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CPB AAPC Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1You are here

Learn insurance fundamentals: plan types, cost-sharing, COB, and eligibility verification.

15
hours
2

Phase 2

Master claim submission: CMS-1500/837P fields, POS codes, and electronic transactions.

20
hours
3

Phase 3

Study payer-specific rules: Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and specialty payers.

25
hours
4

Phase 4

Drill denial management, appeals processes, and compliance regulations.

20
hours
5

Phase 5

Complete timed practice exams and remediate weak areas.

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

Can You Take the CPB Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal degree requirement
Experience
Experience recommended; CPB-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

CPB Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

2-4 months 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 available only after the first score posts. Failed candidates must use the remaining attempt or purchase a new voucher.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$300 AAPC members / $400 non-members
Total Estimated Cost$300-$600 depending on membership and materials
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100 Practice Questions

Coverage mirrors official CPB domain distribution for medical billing.

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What You'll Study

8 chapters covering everything you need to pass

CPB Exam Details

AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB)

Administered by AAPC

Official Source
70% (70 of 100)
Passing Score
100
Questions
4
Hours
$300 (AAPC members) / $400 (non-members)
Exam Fee
Study time: 2-4 months of focused study recommended
Prerequisites: No mandatory experience required to sit for the exam. AAPC membership and a 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

Revenue Cycle Management20%

Processes from patient registration through payment collection, including charge capture, claim submission, and payment posting.

Payer-Specific Billing and Guidelines20%

Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and government payer rules, fee schedules, and billing requirements.

Claim Submission and Processing20%

CMS-1500/837P forms, electronic transactions, clearinghouses, and adjudication processes.

Denial Management and Appeals15%

Identifying, analyzing, and resolving claim denials; corrected claims; appeals processes.

Compliance and Regulations15%

HIPAA, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, ABN requirements, and coding compliance.

Coding Fundamentals for Billers10%

ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS basics relevant to billing accuracy, medical necessity, and modifier usage.

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