AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is the best one to start with as a new medical coder. CPC training provides an education in physician-based, or professional fee, coding. This knowledge is foundational to all types of medical coding, such as outpatient coding, hospital coding, and risk adjustment coding.
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Many medical coders enjoy lifelong careers with their CPC credential, while others choose to build on their education by training in a physician-based specialty or becoming certified for hospital coding.