Exam agreement
Before you begin your Electronic Certification Examination Registration...
There are requirements that must be met in order to qualify for testing. Please read the below carefully. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this information, contact AAPC at 800-626-2633.
I understand that I will abide by the cancellation and rescheduling guidelines of my examination format.
I understand if I attempt to cancel or reschedule less than 48 hours before my exam, I will be considered a no-show, and my voucher will be forfeited.
I understand my examination fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable and must be used within one year of purchase date or payment will be forfeited.
I hereby certify I have read, understand, and agree to abide by AAPC's Code of Ethics. If this code is violated as determined by the discretion of AAPC, at any time, thereafter, may result in the loss of all credentials conferred upon me by AAPC and of my membership with AAPC.
I understand that at the sole discretion of AAPC, if it is determined that I have falsified information to purchase or take an exam, including the falsification of geographic or location information, this is a direct violation of AAPC’s code of ethics and will result in the loss of all credentials conferred upon me by AAPC and I will lose my membership with AAPC.
Upon registration, I will receive a confirmation via email. I understand if my selected exam date/time and/or site is not showing, I may not be registered for the examination, and I will not be permitted to take the exam.
I understand I am strongly encouraged to bring current resources to the exam. Please review approved references here.
I understand my books are subject to examination by the proctors. Handwritten notes are acceptable in the coding books only if they pertain to daily coding activities. Questions from the Study Guides, Practice Exams, or the Exam itself are prohibited. If the proctors determine my books contain inappropriate material, I understand I may be denied use of my own books during the examination at the proctors’ discretion. Should use of my books be disallowed, the proctors are not responsible to provide replacement books for my use during the examination and I may choose to sit for the examination later.
I understand exams are updated annually (on January 1) and reflect current calendar year codes.
I agree to respect the authority of the proctors and treat them courteously. The proctors are following the AAPC guidelines to ensure exam security is maintained. Proctors are unable to assist with content or exam functionality. Please watch the AAPC Exam Tutorial Video for these procedures.
I understand to receive exam results I must have current membership and results will be available online. Upon passing your results and diploma will be mailed within 6 to 8 weeks.
I understand all examinations are the sole property of AAPC. Additionally, no part of the examination may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means—graphically, electronically, verbally, or mechanically, including photocopying, recording, or taping, without expressed written permission from the publisher. If this proprietary information is disclosed, I understand that such disclosure would constitute a violation of copyright laws and my certification will be revoked.
I understand to maintain my certification, I must renew my membership annually with AAPC, pay any late fees that may apply, and submit the required continuing education units (CEUs) every two years.
I understand all exams go through the same quality checks and grading process to ensure the accuracy of the final score.
I understand if proof of two years’ experience is not provided prior to my examination date, I will be awarded the apprentice designation and will maintain such designation until proof of required work experience has been met and provided. I understand the apprentice designation only applies to CPC, and COC.
Electronic Signatures: You acknowledge by clicking on the “I Agree” or similar button at the certification examination application, you are indicating your intent to sign the relevant document or record, and this shall constitute your signature. I have read and understand the above information and agree to adhere by these guidelines. I understand any rules are not followed can, and may, result in disqualification of the examination and decertification of the proctors, as well as forfeiture of any monies invested. Additionally, disclosure of proprietary information may result in civil and/or criminal prosecution at the discretion of AAPC.