CCO Admin asked:
I am trying to find out if I need to join AAPC before I sit for CPC exam. it is terribly expensive to pay for the membership along with the exam. I am no longer a student; so I do not qualify for student rate; unless CCO Blitz members are considered studetns? Thanks! https://www.aapc.com/membership/
Answer:
yes you need to be an AAPC member to take any of the AAPC exams.
Annual Membership Dues : $170
#### Medical Coding Certification Requirements
* We recommend having an associates degree (not required).
* Pay examination fee at the time of application submission.
* Maintain current membership with the AAPC.
* New members must submit membership payment with examination application.
* Renewing members must have a current membership at the time of submission and when exam results are released.
I am trying to find out if I need to join AAPC before I sit for CPC exam. it is terribly expensive to pay for the membership along with the exam. I am no longer a student; so I do not qualify for student rate; unless CCO Blitz members are considered studetns? Thanks! https://www.aapc.com/membership/
Answer:
yes you need to be an AAPC member to take any of the AAPC exams.
Annual Membership Dues : $170
#### Medical Coding Certification Requirements
* We recommend having an associates degree (not required).
* Pay examination fee at the time of application submission.
* Maintain current membership with the AAPC.
* New members must submit membership payment with examination application.
* Renewing members must have a current membership at the time of submission and when exam results are released.
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