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Medical Coding CEU FAQs
Why are CEUs so expensive?
They are not! There are a number of ways to get CEUs at little or no costs.
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How can I pay?
You can pay by credit card securely online or on the telephone with one of our operators. We also accept company checks, money orders and cashier's checks.
What is the difference between a publication and a subscription?
A publication is a book that is received once a year. A subscription is a newsletter or magazine that is received several times throughout the year.
What are the minimum amount of CEUs I need to earn?
| Number of Certifications: |
Number of CEUs: |
One (1) Certification: |
36 CEUs every two years
- If CIRCC™, 24 must be interventional radiology or cardiovascular coding*
- If specialty, 16 must be specialty-specific+. |
Two (2) Certifications: |
48 CEUs every two years
- If one CIRCC™, 24 must be interventional radiology or cardiovascular coding*
- For each specialty, 16 must be specialty-specific+ |
Three (3) Certifications: |
60 CEUs every two years
- If one CIRCC™, 24 must be interventional radiology or cardiovascular coding*
- For each specialty, 16 must be specialty-specific+ |
Four (4) Certifications: |
72 CEUs every two years
- If one CIRCC™, 24 must be interventional radiology or cardiovascular coding*
- For each specialty, 16 must be specialty-specific+ |
Five (5) or More Certifications: |
80 CEUs every two years
- If one CIRCC™, 24 must be interventional radiology or cardiovascular coding*
- For each specialty, 16 must be specialty-specific+ |
* Once CIRCC™ and/or specialty CEUs have been met, the remaining CEUs due can be obtained from any pre-approved program.
+ If CEUs have been pro-rated due to a corporate membership addition, this may exceed the cap of 80 CEUs every two. |
Do excess earned CEUs carry over from one CEU renewal period to the next?
No. CEUs must be earned and submitted within your two year renewal period.
What do I do if a seminar that I attend did not issue a certificate of completion/attendance?
Contact the vendor to obtain a certificate of completion/attendance to be submitted at the time of your renewal. The AAPC required index number must be on the certificate.
What do I do if I have a complaint regarding an AAPC approved vendor or their product?
AAPC strives to "Uphold a Higher Standard" and expects the same from our CEU approved vendors. If you encounter problems, please email your concerns to
info@aapc.com.
How will I know if my CEUs were accepted?
You will receive your updated membership card in the mail. If your CEUs are not accepted, the AAPC will notify you via mail, email, or phone if any/all of your CEUs were not accepted.
How do I know when I am due to renew my membership?
Your renewal date is printed on your membership card. You will also receive two courtesy renewal notices prior to your renewal.
Does AAPC accept inservice CEUs?
AAPC will approve, without fees, all "not for profit" educational training for coders. This includes inservices, AHIMA-provided, CMS and local chapter events.
Why don't you offer CEUs for AHIMA or CMS events?
We do offer CEUs for AHIMA and CMS audio conferences and workshops. We also offer CEUs for AHIMA online self assessments.
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