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Medical Tests AAPC-CPC Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	AAPC
Exam Name:	Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Exam Number:	AAPC-CPC
Related Certifications:	Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)
Exam Duration:	240 minutes
Exam Price:	$425 USD
Exam Format:	Open Book, Multiple Choice
Real Exam Qty:	100
Passing Score:	70%
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Available Languages:	English
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online remote proctored exam or in-person testing center
Pre Condition:	AAPC membership required. Medical coding training and coding experience are recommended but not mandatory.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.aapc.com/certifications/cpc

Medical Tests AAPC-CPC Exam Syllabus Topics:

Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the Medical Tests AAPC-CPC exam?

The AAPC-CPC exam is the official AAPC exam behind the Medical Certification certification, validating the skills measured by the Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder credential. It sits at the Professional level of the AAPC certification program. It also connects to Certified Professional Biller (CPB), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the AAPC-CPC exam, and how much time do I get?

The AAPC-CPC exam contains 100 questions to be completed within 240 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

What score do I need to pass the AAPC-CPC exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the AAPC-CPC exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $425 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 152 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.

Are there any prerequisites for the AAPC-CPC exam?

AAPC membership required. Medical coding training and coding experience are recommended but not mandatory. Requirements can change when AAPC revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the AAPC-CPC practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free AAPC-CPC PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Medical Tests revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

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What topics are covered in the AAPC-CPC exam?

The Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:

• HCPCS Level II Coding
• Compliance and Regulatory
• Medical Terminology

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder Sample Questions:

Question #1
CPT code 99135 is an example of a qualifying circumstance.

A. True
B. False

Question #2
An established female patient presents to a video conference with her internist with complaints of a nonproductive cough. She receives 15 minutes of counseling about the symptoms of COVID-19 and is directed to an unaffiliated testing site. What CPT and ICD-IO-CM codes should be reported?

A. 99442, R05.9, Z20.828
B. 99213-95, R05.9, Z20.828
C. 99213-95, R05.9
D. 99442, R05.9

Question #3
A low-risk obstetrical patient is told to come in for weekly ultrasounds in her first trimester. This is an example of what?

A. Waste
B. Misuse
C. Abuse
D. Fraud

Question #4
A physician performs a 6 cm midline celiotomy to remove a patient's enlarged spleen by means of cautery. Abdominal exploration was performed, and the lymph nodes surrounding the inferior mesenteric artery that were noted to be abnormal were also removed. What CPT code(s) describes the surgery performed by the physician?

A. 43631
B. 38100, 38999-59
C. 49000, 38102
D. 38120, 49000-51

Question #5
The base unit for anesthesia CPT code 00600 is 10 units. If an anesthesiologist spends 105 minutes in the procedure room with a patient, how many units should be reported for reimbursement?

A. 12 units
B. 17 units
C. 14 units
D. 11 units

Solutions: