How Can I Earn, Track, and Submit CEUs Through AAPC?
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are essential for maintaining your AAPC credentials. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to earn, track, and submit CEUs through AAPC, including free and low-cost options, webinars, and specialty-specific guidance.
Overview of CEUs
CEUs are earned through educational activities such as webinars, workshops, and training courses. They are required to maintain your AAPC credentials and ensure you stay updated in your field.
Methods to Earn CEUs
1. Webinars
Webinars are a fast and convenient way to earn CEUs. Each webinar typically lasts about an hour and includes a quiz. Upon passing the quiz, you earn 1 CEU. Here’s how to access webinars:
Webinar Subscription: Purchase a subscription to access the entire webinar library and complete as many as needed. Includes On-Demand Webinars: Watch webinars on any device, including your phone. After completing the quiz, CEUs are automatically submitted to your account.
Free Member-Only Webinars: Navigate to the "Low Cost CEUs" section on the AAPC website to find free webinars. After completing a webinar, add its CEU index number to your tracker.
2. AAPC Magazines and Quizzes
Complete "Test Yourself" exercises in AAPC’s monthly magazines. Each quiz is worth 1 CEU.
3. CMS Web-Based Training
Access free CMS training courses listed on AAPC’s "Free and Low-Cost CEUs" page. CEU credit is based on the duration of the training. Note that these do not provide index numbers; you must manually record the time earned in your CEU tracker.
4. Other Paid Educational Options
Advanced ICD-10-CM Training: Earn up to 8 CEUs.
AAPC Coder Full Subscription Quizzes: Earn up to 20 CEUs.
On-Demand Workshops: Typically worth 6 CEUs each.
5. Specialty-Specific Webinars
Hover over the CEU amount on a webinar’s description page to see which credentials it applies to.
Using the CEU Tracker
The CEU tracker is a tool in your AAPC account for recording and submitting CEUs. If your tracker is disabled due to account cancellation, you can still complete CEUs and submit them via email to the reinstatement team. Include required documentation such as dates and index numbers.
Free and Low-Cost CEU Options
AAPC offers several free and low-cost options for earning CEUs:
Local Chapter Meetings/Events
Free Quarterly Webinars
AI in Medical Coding Course: Earn 4 CEUs upon completing all modules and passing the final exam.
FAQs for Common Scenarios
How can I earn CEUs quickly?
Webinars are the fastest option. Each webinar is about an hour and includes a quiz.
Can I earn CEUs if my tracker shows a balance due?
Yes. Complete eligible activities, such as webinars or magazine quizzes, to cover the remaining amount. For example, two webinars can earn 1.5 CEUs.
How do I record CEUs from webinars?
After completing a free webinar, use the provided CEU index number to claim credit in your tracker.
After completing a paid webinar, please rate the video and complete the quiz with 100%.
Can I earn CEUs on a phone?
Yes. You can watch on-demand webinars on any device, including a phone, as long as pop-ups are allowed. Some devices have issues with the recordings, and a desktop is highly recommended for viewing.
Conclusion
AAPC provides a variety of options to earn, track, and submit CEUs, including free and low-cost resources. By leveraging these tools and opportunities, you can efficiently meet your CEU requirements and maintain your credentials.