Certified Professional Coder
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Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is a professional certificate administered by AAPC, previously known by the full title of the American Academy of Professional Coders in the United States. Passing the exam results in license as a Medical Coder. To be eligible, an individual have an associate’s degree (recommended).[1][2][3][4][5] The Clinical coder analyse clinical statements and assign standard codes using a classification system (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS). The data produced are an integral part of health information management, and are used by local and national governments, private healthcare organizations and international agencies for various purposes, including medical and health services research, epidemiological studies, health resource allocation, case mix management, public health programming, medical billing, and public education. CPC’s[6][7][8][9] can further their career advancement by completing Auditing (CPMA), Compliance (CPCO), Practice Management (CPPM) and specialty credentials.
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