AAPC CPCD — AAPC Certified Professional Coder in Dermatology
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Maintain AAPC annual membership and earn 36 CEUs every two years (8 of which must be dermatology specific). Abbreviation prefixed "AAPC" because CPCD is also used by AIPM (Certified Practising Capability Director) in part2.
- Issuer
- AAPC
- Industry
- Healthcare IT & Health Informatics
- Domain
- Coding, Billing & CDI
- Level
- Intermediate
- Exam fee
- $325 — July 2024 roadmap snapshot, unverified
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 2 years. Renew by aapc annual membership + ceus.
Maintain AAPC annual membership and earn 36 CEUs every two years (8 of which must be dermatology specific).
Recognition
AAPC specialty credential for experienced coders validating advanced dermatology coding; recognised by US provider organisations alongside the CPC.
Related certifications
- CPC-M AAPC Certified Professional Coder – Master