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CPC exam prep for billing companies and physician groups
The AAPC Certified Professional Coder Exam is the AAPC exam for professional medical coders. We don't sell prep for it yet. If your staff will sit it, tell us how many and when. We build what firms ask for.
What is the format of the CPC exam?
| Questions | 100 multiple choiceAAPC taking the CPC exam |
|---|---|
| Time | 4 hoursAAPC taking the CPC exam |
| Pass mark | 70%AAPC taking the CPC exam |
| Fee | US$425 for one attempt, US$499 for twoAAPC taking the CPC exam |
| Open book | Approved code books onlyAAPC taking the CPC exam |
Facts checked November 9, 2026. These details can change, so check the source before you book. If a detail is missing, we did not find it.
Why would a firm pay for CPC exam prep?
Our opinion, with no outside source
The exam is open code book, so speed through the books matters. Billing companies have many coders working on the same credential.
Questions firms ask
How many questions are on the CPC exam?
100 multiple choice. Source: AAPC taking the CPC exam.
How long is the CPC exam?
4 hours. Source: AAPC taking the CPC exam.
What is the pass mark for the CPC exam?
70%. Source: AAPC taking the CPC exam.
How much does the CPC exam cost?
US$425 for one attempt, US$499 for two. Source: AAPC taking the CPC exam.
Is the CPC exam open book?
Approved code books only. Source: AAPC taking the CPC exam.
Can my firm buy CPC exam prep from Prep to Pass today?
Not yet. We build the exams that firms ask for. Tell us how many people will sit it and when.
Is Prep to Pass linked to AAPC?
No. Prep to Pass is independent and has no link to AAPC.