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AAPC CPC Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your CPC exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free CPC questions. We also provide premium CPC practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

AAPC CPC Exam Objectives

Section Objectives
Objective 1
  • Identify the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books
Objective 2
  • Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
Objective 3
  • Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes
Objective 4
  • Identify the information in appendices of the CPT® code book
Objective 5
  • Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services
Objective 6
  • Code a wide variety of patient services using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes
Objective 7
  • List the major features of HCPCS Level II codes
Objective 8 Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services
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