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Free practice questions built around the real exam's structure: 100 questions, 4 hours, open code books.
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THE PROBLEM
It's Open Book. That's the Trap.
Having the code books in front of you feels like a safety net, until the clock starts. 100 questions in 4 hours leaves under two and a half minutes per question, including every lookup.
Time pressure is the real exam
If you have to look everything up, you run out of clock. Passing means knowing most answers cold and reserving lookups for the hard ones.
Code-book navigation is a skill
Finding the right section, index entry, and guideline fast comes from repetition, not from reading the books cover to cover the night before.
A retake costs money and months
Failing means paying again, rescheduling, and studying longer. Drilling realistic questions now is the cheapest insurance you can buy. Ours are free.
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The CPC Exam Study Guide
- The CPC exam content-outline domains explained in plain language, no jargon walls.
- Core topics: medical terminology, anatomy, E/M & surgery concepts, coding guidelines & compliance, billing & reimbursement.
- Memory aids for terms and rules that are easy to mix up under time pressure.
- A printable quick-reference sheet you can review anywhere.
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CPC Practice Quiz
Original CPC-style questions across medical terminology, anatomy, coding guidelines & compliance, E/M & surgery concepts, and billing & reimbursement. Instant feedback, no email needed to play.
· AAPC's published CPC passing score is 70% (70 of 100) — treat 18 of 25 here as exam-ready
FAQ
CPC Exam, Answered.
What is the CPC exam?+
The CPC (Certified Professional Coder) exam is AAPC's core medical coding certification exam: 100 multiple-choice questions across medical terminology, anatomy, evaluation & management, surgery by body system, radiology, pathology/laboratory, medicine, ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, HCPCS Level II, and compliance topics, given in a 4-hour open-book session.
What score do I need to pass the CPC exam?+
AAPC requires a score of 70% or higher, at least 70 of the 100 questions correct, to pass the CPC exam.
Is the CPC exam open book?+
Yes. You may bring approved current-year CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II manuals into the testing room. No other study guides, annotated "expert" editions, or electronic devices are allowed.
What is CPC-A and how is it different from CPC?+
If you pass the exam without two years of verified on-the-job coding experience, AAPC awards the CPC-A (Apprentice) credential instead of full CPC. There are three published pathways to remove the "A": two years of verified coding experience, one year of experience plus AAPC's 80-hour course or Practicode, or completing 600 real-world Practicode cases with a 70%+ score.
How much does the CPC exam cost?+
AAPC's core-exam voucher (which covers the CPC) is $425 for one attempt or $499 for two attempts, with student pricing at $400 and $475. You also need an active AAPC membership, priced around $229 a year, to sit for the exam. Confirm current pricing on aapc.com before you register.
Is the practice quiz on this site the real CPC exam?+
No. This is an independent practice tool built from the publicly described CPC exam content outline. It is not produced, administered, or endorsed by AAPC, and it never reproduces real or past exam questions.
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