AAPC History

Began a quarterly publication called AAPC News, the inauguration of AAPC’s content creation
Changed name from "American Academy of Procedural Coders" to "American Academy of Professional Coders"

Held first national conference with 136 attendees
Reached 1,000 members by the end of 1993
Launched National Advisory Board so that members can advise AAPC’s direction
Launched local chapters with members receiving leadership, networking opportunities, and education

Began Independent Study Program (ISP), the beginning of an exam preparation offering
Started developing the CPC-H ISP
Built a website

Converted to reseller Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (PMCC) training program with members bringing in other members
Launched the Coding Edge, which later becomes AAPC’s monthly publication, Healthcare Business Monthly
Launched bi-weekly email newsletter called EdgeBlast, providing electronic access to content

Rebuilt website with ecommerce
Launched community forums
Formed sister corporation, American Academy of Professional Coders – Chapter Association and introduced the 16-member AAPCCA Board of Directors

Launched several new certifications: CPB (2013); CIC (2014); CPPM (2014); and CRC (2015)
Began producing AAPC code books
Launched first mobile app
Launched AAPC Coder to transition code book customers to software
Launched Practicode to provide practical experience to coders and an assessment software for employers
Launched Healthicity, providing Auditing and Compliance services and software
Launched AAPC Learning, an LMS platform for Businesses
New software, Codify by AAPC replaces AAPC Coder
Launched #FREEAAPC in response to COVID-19 virus. Training courses offered free of charge, giving the recently unemployed a way to quickly change careers and/or advance their skills at very little cost.
2020 - AAPC reaches 200,000 members