AAPCs

AAPCs, also known as American Academy of Professional Coders, is a professional organization that provides training, certifications, and resources to medical coders, medical billers, and other healthcare professionals. The organization was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas.

The primary goal of AAPCs is to provide a platform for professionals to share knowledge, best practices, and experiences in the field of medical coding and billing. AAPCs offers various resources, including online training courses, webinars, conferences, and certifications.

One of the most notable certifications offered by AAPCs is the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential. This certification is designed for individuals who have experience in medical coding and billing and need to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the current coding systems. The CPC certification is a widely accepted credential in the healthcare industry and is often required by employers.

AAPCs also offers other certifications, such as the Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) and the Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS). These certifications are designed to demonstrate a professional's knowledge and skills in specific areas of medical coding, billing, and compliance.

AAPCs has a membership of over 55,000 professionals in the healthcare industry. The organization aims to promote best practices, standardization, and education in medical coding and billing. By providing resources and certifications, AAPCs helps to improve the quality of care and reduce healthcare costs.

AAPCs is governed by a board of directors and has local chapters across the United States. The organization's mission is to foster communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals and to promote the highest standards of medical coding and billing practices.