Where to Take the CPC Exam in San Diego and Other Locations in the USA
If you’re preparing to become a Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) through AAPC, knowing where to take the exam is essential to your journey. San Diego, known for its healthcare innovation and educational opportunities, offers multiple CPC exam locations and options to fit your needs.
Testing at AAPC-Approved Proctor Sites
AAPC allows exams to be proctored at approved facilities such as:
Local community colleges
Vocational training centers
Healthcare organizations
You can find available proctor sites in San Diego directly through your AAPC member dashboard when you register for the exam.
Test Site Cities
Meazure Learning offers more than 1,400 test center locations in 110 countries that allow us to provide Internet-based and paper and pencil testing in a proctored environment. Of the top 100 U.S. cities by population, 98% of candidates are within 15 miles of a Meazure Learning testing center. We pride ourselves on the consistency and quality of our testing facilities. Our attention to detail and advanced technology make our testing exceptional for our candidates. Our network is scalable to fit the needs of our clients; for programs researching a delivery partnership, Meazure Learning can provide an analysis of our sites in relation to your candidate population.
list below includes both U.S. and international cities where Meazure Learning testing sites are located. Test sites and dates are reserved on a first come first served basis. Once a candidate is registered, his or her exam date and time is reserved and he or she will receive via email the address and driving directions to the chosen testing site as well as instructions regarding arrival time, what to bring, and a link to a generic sample test that demonstrates Meazure Learning’s online testing software, PASS™.
USA locations:
Online CPC Exam Option
For added flexibility, AAPC offers an online CPC exam that you can take from home. This option requires:
A reliable internet connection
A quiet testing environment
A compatible computer with a webcam
Online testing allows San Diego residents to skip the commute and test from the comfort of their homes while still receiving the same certification.
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What to Bring on Exam Day
For in-person testing, remember to bring:
Two forms of ID
Your ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding manuals (2025 editions)
How to Register
You can register for the CPC exam through your AAPC member account. Simply select the “Exam” tab and choose your preferred location in or near San Diego.
In San Diego, Meazure Learning tests are administered at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, located at .2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Tip: Book your exam early—slots fill up quickly in metropolitan areas like San Diego, especially toward the end of the year..
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