Specialty coding certifications represent proficiency in reporting patient encounters in a specialized medical field with unique coding, reimbursement, and compliance challenges. If you’re an experienced or certified coder, AAPC's specialty certification training resources will impart the expertise you need to pass your certification exam and succeed in the workplace.
AAPC specialty certifications do not require CPC® certification. The average salary for coding specialists with a specialty coding credential is $64,442 annually, according to AAPC’s 2022 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Survey Report.