Wiki Question about CPC-A and other certifications

[laylo210@gmail.com]

So I recently passed my CPC exam and I am now a CPC-A. I am just wondering, if I take a specialty exam from AAPC, like the CPC-H exam, if I pass will I be a CPC-H? Or will I still be CPC-A. I know that I need 2 years of experience to drop the 'apprentice' from my name, but I was just wondering if I took a specialty exam if it would also drop the 'a'. Please let me know how this works! Thank you!

 

[mmorningstarcpc]

My understanding is you would then be a CPC-A and a CPC-H-A. You would still need to show your experience to get rid of the As.

 

[KimberlyLanier]

They will not drop the A until you have at least 2 years experience in the coding field....

Kimberly CPC

 

[gmaxam1]

I already had 2 years experience when I passed my CPC exam. I now have another 2 years. How do I get the "A" dropped from my CPC?

 

[csperoni]

I already had 2 years experience when I passed my CPC exam. I now have another 2 years. How do I get the "A" dropped from my CPC?

You need to submit proof of your experience to AAPC.

Remove Apprentice from CPC - Apprentice Removal Requirements – AAPC

To remove your apprentice designation verifying at least two years of on-the-job experience using the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, or HCPCS Level II code sets.

www.aapc.com

PS - For the future, it's generally a better idea to post a new thread, rather than add a response to a post from 10 years ago.