Validate Your Skills with AAPC Certifications

Medical Coding Certification

Why Become Certified by AAPC

AAPC Global Certification

Recognized world-wide by employers, payers, providers and government regulators.

Medical Coding and Billing Certification

Join over 150,000 healthcare professionals holding AAPC certifications.

Mark of excellence

Show your mark of excellence. Certification is a professional's official recognition of achievement and expertise.

Medical Coding Career Growth

Future-proof your career and get paid more.

Explore Some of Our Most Popular Certifications

AAPC credentials are the most highly recognized certifications in the United States and globally. By certifying with AAPC you will have the necessary skills and expertise to work in the US healthcare system.

Choose Your Coding Classification

CPC® Certified Professional Coder

USA

Learn the application of CPT, HCPCS Level II procedures and supply codes, and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes used for coding and billing medical claims in a physician offices and ambulatory care settings.

CIC Certified Inpatient Coder

USA

Learn the correct application of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes used for coding and billing for medical claims in an inpatient hospital or facility and DRG payment methodology.

CDEO Clinical Documentation Improvement

USA

Learn about best practice CDI programs including skills in documentation requirements, quality measures, payment methodologies, clinical conditions including signs/symptoms and typical treatment protocols.

CPB Certified Professional Biller

USA

Learn applications of the medical billing life cycle including regulatory policies, claims workflow, denials management, collections and A/R management principles.

CPMA Certified Professional Medical Auditor

USA

Validates proficiency in medical auditing and abstraction of coding and billing for medical claims in connection with fraud, abuse, risk analysis and governmental and payer guidelines.

Certified Professional Coder Australia

AUS

Learn the application of MBS and ACHI procedure codes, and ICD-10-AM diagnosis codes used for coding and billing medical claims.

Certified Hospital Coder - Brazil (CHC-B)®

BRA

Learn the application of ICD-10, TUSS and SUS-SIGTAP codes used for coding and billing of medical claims in hospital and office settings.

Anatomy

A strong understanding of human anatomy is required for medical coding and to pass certification. If you need a refresher or don't have experience with anatomy, we strongly recommend taking this online course.

Medical Terminology

A strong understanding of medical terminology is required for medical coding and to pass certification. If you need a refresher or don't have experience, we strongly recommend taking this online course.

AAPC has even more to offer including training and credentialing in areas such as risk adjustment, compliance, practice management, dental and advanced coding for various medical specialties.

Guide To Becoming Certified

  1. 1.
    Choose your Credential

    Decide which credential is best for you depending on what classification system or job role you will be working.

  2. 2.
    New to Medical Coding

    Make sure you meet the prerequisites especially if you are new to medical coding.

  3. 3.
    Get Trained

    AAPC offers a variety of training options to help you prepare for certification.

    Explore Training Options

  4. 4.
    Schedule your Exam

    Once you're ready, schedule a date and location for your certification exam. We also offer online exams for many of our credentials now.

    Schedule your Exam

  5. 5.
    Become a Member of AAPC

    Join AAPC and build your network of professional contacts around the world.

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