American Academy of Professional Coders

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is the gold standard for medical coding in a physician office setting. The CPC certification exam tests the competencies required to perform the job of a professional coder who specializes in coding for services performed by physicians and non-physician providers (eg, nurse practitioners and physician assistants).

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) + Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Dual Certifications

The CPC and CPB dual certification validates a professional’s complete understanding of both medical coding and billing — two essential components of the healthcare revenue cycle. Earning both credentials demonstrates mastery in translating provider documentation into accurate medical codes and managing claim submission, payment posting, and payer communication to ensure proper reimbursement.