certifications
Prove your skills, knowledge, and value to employers with a career certification.Make your mark in the healthcare industry as an AAPC-certified professional. We’ll set you up for success, leaving no limits on where you can go next.
AAPC certifications are widely recognized and highly regarded by employers — one of the many reasons top healthcare organizations actively seek out our graduates.
Beginners can earn their certification online in just 6.5 months, while experienced professionals can certify in as little as 3 days plus exam time, depending on the course format.
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#1 factor
influencing income
The more certifications you have, the higher your pay. With every certification comes greater income potential and career opportunities.
20.7% higher pay
with 1 certification
Medical billers and coders with just one AAPC certification make 20.7% more than those who aren’t certified. Our education pays for itself in the first year.
More than 28,000 job postings
requiring AAPC certs
In 2025, there were more than 28,000 job postings requiring AAPC certifications.
Stand out as an AAPC-certified candidate.
Your credential will prove to employers you have the skills needed to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in their billing and coding processes.
Medical Coding
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
The CPC credential is the most recognized medical coding certification in the healthcare industry. Medical coders typically start with CPC training since physician-based coding is used in most healthcare environments — medical offices, walk-in clinics, telehealth groups, and labs.
The CPC is also perfect for those who wish to later branch out into other areas of coding, as most require knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT®, and HCPCS Level II coding.
Medical Billing
Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
Earning the CPB credential demonstrates the knowledge and skills you’ve mastered to effectively maintain all aspects of the revenue cycle.
Without expertise in medical billing and the nuances of payer requirements, reimbursement may be compromised. That’s one of the many reasons why CPBs are so vital to the financial success of the healthcare services claims process.
There’s a growing demand for certified medical billers and coders across the U.S.
About 15,000 openings for medical records specialists are projected each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With a 9% job growth rate, this is much faster than the average for all occupations.