AAPC

AAPC is the world’s largest training and credentialing organization dedicated to the business of healthcare, boasting a membership of over 250,000 professionals worldwide. The organization offers comprehensive training and certification in various specialties, including medical coding, billing, auditing, compliance, clinical documentation improvement, revenue cycle management, and practice management. AAPC provides a variety of training courses such as Medical Coding Training, Medical Billing Training, Medical Auditing Training, Medical Documentation Training, Compliance Training, and Practice Management Training. Certification exams are available for numerous specialties, including Certified Professional Coder (CPC®), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC™), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC™), Certified Professional Biller (CPB™), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®), Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO®), Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO™), and Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM®).

AAPC also offers Codify, a customizable coding software designed to enhance workflow and accuracy in medical coding. The organization hosts several events such as HEALTHCON, RISKCON, DOCUCON, AUDITCON, and REVCON. AAPC provides extensive resources, including a Career Center, Community Forum, AAPC Blog, AAPC the Magazine, case studies, white papers, webinars, eBriefs, and podcasts. Business solutions offered by AAPC include audit services, coding services, job services, and corporate membership. Additionally, AAPC provides a variety of medical coding books and study guides for certification exams, as well as Practicode, an online tool for testing medical coding accuracy and proficiency using real-world medical records.

AAPC offers free tools such as an E/M Calculator, Salary Survey Calculator, RVU Calculator, Risk Adjustment Search, Health Plan/Provider Policy Search, and Claim Denial Calculator. The organization also supports professional growth through a mentorship program and provides a variety of eNewsletters focused on medical coding, compliance, post-acute care, and healthcare technology. Membership benefits include networking opportunities, savings on products, free webinars, and access to job-finding resources.