You can earn free medical coding CEUs through local AAPC chapter meetings, Medicare Administrative Contractor webinars such as Novitas Solutions, CMS MLN courses and free sponsored webinars. A CPC needs 36 CEUs every two years, so a mix of free sources can cover much of the cycle when each event is approved for credit and you keep the certificate.
Not certified yet? Start with our guide to free medical coding training.
Professional Associations & Academic Institutions
- AAPC chapters often host monthly or virtual meetings offering 1–2 free CEUs each
Webinars & On‑Demand Learning
YES HIM Consulting / YES HIM Education offers free monthly on‑demand ICD‑10/CPT webinars they cover topics such as Obstetrical & Newborn Diagnoses (1 CEU)
Free CEUs from Novitas Solutions (Jurisdictions H & L)
- Live webinars on Medicare topics such as Navigator billing, PECOS access, secondary payer guidance and coding initiatives. These sessions are free and CEU‑eligible. They’re listed on the Medicare JH/JL event calendars—sessions typically earn 1 to 1.5 CEUs each.
- Novitasphere Learning Center: A web-based portal where you can register for events and download CEU certificates at no charge.
- MyCEUCertificate Gateway: A self‑service tool (free) to access and download your CEU completion certificates anytime.
- Webinar recordings archive: Access past sessions at your convenience. All free, and CEU certificates can be retrieved through Novitasphere.
- New in 2025: Additional free programs focusing on Medicare Part B billing and Navigator streams. All accessible via their event calendars.
Takeaway: Novitas provides a robust and entirely free CEU ecosystem—live webinars, on‑demand recordings, and self‑service certificates—for providers in Jurisdictions H (e.g., CO, NM) and L.
Free CEUs via AmbulanceCompliance.com (NAAC)
- Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Web‑Based Training: All CMS/MLN courses are free and NAAC‑eligible. After completing a course on CMS.gov, submit the certificate to NAAC to receive official CEU credit.
- Live Con‑Ed webinars: From Noridian, NGS, Novitas, WPS, etc. Each session typically provides 1–1.5 CEUs across certifications (CAC, CACO, CAFO), and NAAC marks eligible ones accordingly. Ambulance compliance live CE
- On‑Demand CEU Catalog: A mix of paid (e.g., $30–$145/session) and a Mandatory 4‑CEU package ($375). These are optional, but MLN trainings remain fully free.
Takeaway: NAAC offers two completely free CEU sources:
- Free MLN web‑based courses processed via NAAC.
- Free live sessions hosted by Medicare contractors (Noridian, etc.), with CEUs listed on their calendar.
How to Access & Use These Free CEUs
| Source | Type of CEU | Access Method | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novitas Live | Live webinars | Calendar → Register via portal | Free |
| Novitas On‑Demand | Recordings | Portal access → CEU retrieval via MyCEUCertificate | Free |
| MLN Courses | Web‑based | Complete on CMS.gov → Submit cert to NAAC | Free |
| NAAC Live Webinars | Live | Calendar → Register → Attend → Receive certificate | Free |
Tips:
- Check Novitas’s jurisdiction calendar regularly for new webinars (1–1.5 CEUs each).
- Log into Novitasphere to download all your digital CEU certificates.
- For MLN training, complete the free courses, print the certificate, and email to CustomerServices@AmbulanceCompliance.com.
- NAAC’s live webinars are centralized—find and register via their Live Con‑Ed page.
Summary
- Novitas Solutions: Offers fully free CEUs—live webinars and recordings via Novitasphere; easy digital certificate downloads.
- NAAC / Ambulance Compliance: Free MLN-based CEUs (just email certificates) plus free contract‑sponsored live webinars (1–1.5 CEUs).
- Maximize your credits: Combine Novitas live/recorded events (free) and MLN/NAAC webinars to fulfill certification requirements (CAC, CACO, etc.) at no cost.
Pro Tips to Stay On Track
- Subscribe to Novitas’s Live Event Calendar (Jurisdiction H/L) to receive notices.
- Bookmark and login to Novitasphere for on‑demand sessions and certificates.
- Browse NAAC’s Live Con‑Ed roster and filter “free.”
- Complete MLN training regularly, then promptly submit certificates to NAAC.
With a bit of planning, you can rack up high‑quality, NO‑COST CEUs from both Novitas and NAAC—covering both live and on‑demand formats to meet your recertification needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Free Medical Coding CEUs
How many CEUs does a CPC need?
The CPC requires 36 CEUs every two years. Holding additional AAPC credentials raises the total, so check your AAPC account for your exact requirement.
Can I earn all of my CEUs for free?
Many coders cover most of a cycle with free chapter meetings, MAC webinars and MLN courses. Confirm that each event is approved or accepted by your credentialing organization before you count it.
Do Novitas and other MAC webinars count for AAPC CEUs?
Many MAC webinars are accepted when they relate to coding and you keep proof of attendance. Save the certificate and the agenda in case your CEUs are audited.
How do I submit CEUs to AAPC?
Log in to your AAPC account, open the CEU tracker, and enter each activity with its date, sponsor, index number when one is given, and the credits earned. Keep your certificates for the full cycle.
What happens if I do not finish my CEUs on time?
Your credential can lapse. Track your credits early in the cycle so you are not rushing before the deadline.