For many coders, earning the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) credential from the AAPC is the first major milestone in their career. It validates a strong foundation in CPT®, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding for physician and outpatient services. But once you’ve...
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of how the FY 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule—published by CMS on August 4, 2025—and 2026 ICD-10-CM Updates are set to reshape medical coding, documentation, and reimbursement starting October 1, 2025...
In the modern digital classroom, education is available to all people, no matter where they come from or what they can do. For most students, the text-based form of digital learning content can present a frustrating and usually insurmountable obstacle. By boosting...
And How It Can Help You During the CPC Exam Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding is one of the most challenging areas for new coders and CPC exam candidates. With multiple factors to consider—history, exam, medical decision making, time, and guidelines—it can feel...
How to Study for the AAPC CPC Exam: Guidance & Tips Before you start: log in to your AAPC account and confirm the current exam format (delivery method, time limit, allowed references, and any policy updates). Tailor your plan to those official details. AAPC CPC...
Why You Should Choose a Formal Medical Coding Course With an Instructor Instead of Self-Study (Even With a Medical Background) Many people who already work in healthcare—whether as nurses, medical assistants, billers, or administrative staff—believe that their...
AAPC Education provider/partner (Coding Clarified) When you’re looking for a trusted pathway into the medical coding profession, the designation AAPC Education Provider carries significant weight. But what does this status really mean—and why should it matter to you...
What Are Clinical Indicators in Medical Coding? In medical coding, accuracy depends on more than just knowing ICD-10-CM, CPT®, or HCPCS Level II codes. Coders must also evaluate clinical indicators—the documentation in a patient’s health record that supports whether a...
ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System) is the system used in the United States to code inpatient hospital procedures. Unlike ICD-10-CM, which is used for diagnoses, ICD-10-PCS is specific to procedures performed...
Why Knowing Physiology, Anatomy, and Medical Terminology Can Help You in a CPC Course and for AAPC CPC Exam Prep Preparing for the AAPC CPC exam is no small task. While coding guidelines, CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS rules form the backbone of the exam, one of the most...