There are many ways to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) depending on your certification requirements and professional interests.
Always verify that a CEU activity is eligible for your certification before relying on it to satisfy credential requirements.
Free CEU Opportunities
AAPC offers several resources that may provide free CEU opportunities for eligible members.
AAPC Publications and Member Resources
CEU opportunities may be available through AAPC member publications and educational resources included with membership benefits.
Review current member resources for available CEU opportunities and eligibility requirements.
AI in Medical Coding and Billing Course
AAPC offers the AI in Medical Coding and Billing Course, which may be available at no cost to eligible members.
Successful completion awards:
4 CEUs
Review current course availability and eligibility requirements through AAPC.
Low-Cost CEU Options
If you need a small number of CEUs, AAPC may offer lower-cost educational options.
To locate available options:
Sign in to your AAPC account.
Open the Certification section.
Select Maintain Your Credential.
Review available CEU opportunities.
Available offerings change over time.
Specialty and External CEU Activities
Some educational activities completed through other organizations may qualify for AAPC CEUs.
Documentation requirements vary depending on the activity.
Examples may include:
Approved educational programs
Professional conferences
Vendor-sponsored education
Certain AHIMA-related educational activities
Maintain certificates, completion records, and supporting documentation for submission when required.
How Do I Know if an Activity Qualifies?
Not all educational activities qualify for CEUs.
Before completing an activity, verify:
The activity is eligible for your credential.
The CEU category is appropriate.
Required documentation is available.
If you are unsure whether an activity qualifies, review AAPC guidance before relying on the activity for CEU credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does completing a CEU activity automatically update my CEU Tracker?
No.
Earning a CEU and submitting a CEU are separate steps.
Completed CEUs must still be entered and submitted through the CEU Tracker.
Where do I submit earned CEUs?
Use the CEU Tracker in your AAPC account.
Should I keep completion certificates?
Yes.
Keep certificates, transcripts, index numbers, and any other supporting documentation associated with completed CEUs.