CPC Complete Exam Guide
Eligibility, registration, format, scoring, and renewal
The CPC examination is administered by AAPC. Use this guide to organize the process, then verify every current policy in the official sources.
Key Facts
| Scope | Professional-fee physician-office coding |
|---|---|
| CodeSets | Current approved CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II references |
| Authority | AAPC examination policies and permitted-material rules |
Eligibility and Application
Check the current candidate handbook before applying. Confirm education, training, experience, identification, and documentation requirements before paying a fee or scheduling an appointment.
Registration, Testing, and Cost
Use the official registration system for current fees, testing windows, accommodations, appointment rules, and permitted materials. Third-party summaries should never control a time-sensitive decision.
Scoring, Retakes, and Renewal
Review the current official policies for score reporting, passing decisions, retake waiting periods, renewal cycles, and continuing education. Convert any score report into a domain-specific remediation plan.