Exam-scheduling CTA confirms "Starting at $425" pricing, consistent across all AAPC single-credential exams. Renewal confirmed: "To maintain your credential, you must maintain your AAPC annual membership, and earn 36 continuing education units (CEUs) every two years."
Issuer
AAPC
Industry
Healthcare IT & Health Informatics
Domain
Coding, Billing & CDI
Level
Beginner
Exam fee
$425 — verified 2026-09-26
Prerequisites & eligibility
Training: AAPC CPC course or equivalent
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 2 years, 36 CEUs credits per cycle, $229/yr maintenance fee. Renew by aapc annual membership + ceus.
Maintain AAPC annual membership and earn 36 CEUs every two years.
Recognition
Most widely held outpatient/physician coding credential worldwide (strong in US and India offshore coding)