Recommended Steps to Prepare for the CPC^® Exam

A strong understanding of medical terminology and anatomy are required for medical coding and tested thoroughly during the CPC^® exam. These 2-month courses should be considered by anyone wanting to learn medical coding or for experienced coders who may be weak in these areas.

Available either online or in the classroom, this course prepares students for a medical coding career in an outpatient physician office. Individuals planning to sit for the CPC^® exam should have strong coding experience/knowledge or have successfully completed this course.

The CPC^® study guide reviews each section of the CPC^® exam in detail and provides practical examples, sample questions, and test taking techniques. If you have coding experience or have successfully completed medical coding training (such as the courses listed above), this 385 page study guide will optimize exam preparation.

These 50-question online practice exams are strongly recommended for anyone taking the CPC^® exam. Emulating the content and difficulty level of the actual exam, these practice exams allow you to become more familiar with the format and time constraints of the real test. The three practice exams, equaling the length of the 150-question exam, can be purchased separately or as a complete bundle.

The CPC^® Exam is a rigorous, 150 multiple choice exam. Students are given 5 hours and 40 minutes to finish the exam with approved code books. Each exam comes with one free retake. Your chances of passing the CPC^® exam are highest when you’ve chosen to do your training through AAPC.