Everything you need to prepare for and pass the AAPC CPC exam, in one place. I have been coding since 2005 and teach CPC prep as a CPC-I. Start at the top, work your way down, and come back to this page as you study.
The CPC Exam at a Glance
- 100 multiple choice questions
- 4 hours, in one sitting
- 70% required to pass
- Open book: AMA CPT Professional Edition, plus your choice of ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II
- In person or online with a live remote proctor
Start Here
- CPC Certification: What It Is and How to Earn It. What the credential is and every step to earn it
- Everything You Need to Know About the CPC Exam. Format, topics, code books, and test day tips
- What Is on the AAPC CPC Exam in 2026? Complete 100-Question Exam Breakdown. Question by question breakdown of the exam
- AAPC CPC Exam FAQs
Online or In Person?
- AAPC Certification Exams: Online and In Person Testing in 2026
- Taking the AAPC Medical Coding CPC Exam Online vs In Person
- Choosing the Correct AAPC CPC Exam Format for You FAQs
- How to Prepare for Your Proctored AAPC Exam in 2026
- Where to take CPC exam in San Diego
Build Your Study Plan
- Coding Clarified Complete Guide to Preparing for the CPC Exam
- How to Study for the AAPC CPC Exam
- How to Pass the AAPC CPC Exam: Comprehensive Guide
- Mastering the AAPC CPC Exam: A Comprehensive Guide
- Tips to Pass the AAPC CPC Exam
- Are You Prepared For The AAPC CPC Exam
- Tools to Study for the AAPC CPC Exam
- AAPC CPC Practice Exams in 2026: How to Use Practice Tests to Pass the CPC Exam
Test Day Strategy
Prepare Your Code Books
- Prep your Medical Coding Manuals for AAPC CPC Exam
- Medical Coding Study Tip- Manual Notes For CPC
- Essential AAPC CPC Training Manual 2024: Why Current Year Coding Manuals Matter
- Manuals vs Ebooks for AAPC CPC exam
- Using Ebooks for AAPC CPC Exam
After You Pass
- What Is CPC-A Certification
- AAPC Practicode in 2026: How to Pass Cases, Improve Your Coding Skills, and Complete Practicode Faster
- Maintaining your CPC credential with CEU
- What AAPC Certification After the CPC Is Most Beneficial?
Prepare With an Instructor
Coding Clarified is an AAPC-licensed school. Our instructor-led CPC course includes printed code books, real practice cases, and support from a CPC-I. We are approved for WIOA funding in 30+ states. See our CPC training program or check funding options in your state.