Who is eligible for the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam?

<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">You have to meet the following basic eligibility requirements to sit for the CPC Exam under AAPC:</span></p><ul><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Education</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">: You need a high school Diploma or an equivalent qualification (GED).</span></li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Experience</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">: Two years of medical coding work experience is recommended, yet it is not necessary. If you do not have such </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">experience</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, you are free to take the exam and receive the designation of CPC-A (Apprentice) until proven two years of coding experience that you have acquired. </span></li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">AAPC membership</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">: Membership in AAPC is a prerequisite for registering for the exam. </span></li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Training (Recommended):</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> Not mandatory, but taking a medical coding course will </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">surely</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> give you a better edge for examination preparation and increase your chances of passing.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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