AAPC

AAPC: Training and Certification for the Business of Healthcare

AAPC presents itself as the world's largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare, with over 300,000 members and an international presence. Its members work in medical coding, billing, auditing, regulatory compliance, clinical documentation improvement, revenue cycle management, and practice management.

The organization offers professional training, continuing education, and networking events designed to help industry professionals expand their knowledge and advance their careers.

Training in Coding, Billing, and Auditing

The training catalog includes programs in medical coding, medical billing, medical auditing, medical documentation, regulatory compliance, and practice management. Medical coding training is presented as a pathway to prepare for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam.

The company also offers preparation courses for the CPC and CPB certifications, as well as continuing education courses, webinars, workshops, and specialty certificates. For those who prefer in-person instruction, AAPC-certified instructors teach the curriculum at various locations across the United States.

Professional Certifications

AAPC administers a set of industry-recognized credentials, including:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC™)
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC™)
• Certified Professional Biller (CPB™)
• Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®)
• Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO®)
• Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO™)
• Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM®)

The CPC certification is described as the most respected in healthcare. Exams can be scheduled online or at a facility near you.

Tools and Services for Coders

The organization offers Codify, a coding software designed by coders and customizable, which aims to optimize workflow. It also offers Practicode, a hands-on training program, and the Codie™ AI assistant. In addition, it provides calculators and other productivity tools.

For teams and businesses, AAPC provides audit and coding services, Codify licenses for teams, Practicode for employers and educators, data files, and corporate memberships.

Publications and Resources

The publishing catalog includes books and guides on ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding, specialty guides for coders, reference guides, partner publications, code updates, exam preparation materials, and prerequisite courses. The company also publishes AAPC the Magazine and maintains a blog, a learning library, and a career center.

Membership and Community

AAPC membership offers benefits such as local chapters, member webinars, access to the magazine, an introductory artificial intelligence course, annual salary reports, career and productivity tools, a savings center, and a hardship fund. The community includes a forum and events such as HEALTHCON, RISKCON, DOCUCON, AUDITCON, REVCON, and AI Innovation Exchange.

Customer Service and Hours

Phone support is available Monday through Friday. The hours listed are: Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST) and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (MST). There are specific lines for enrollment advisors, customer service, businesses, and individual purchases. Support is also available via chat and email.