Refer to the chart below to identify approved books and resources for the various certification exams. You may also download this information for your convenience.
For candidates taking the CPC exam in India, code books are provided at the testing center, so there is no need to bring your own. For the CIC exam, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code books are required, and these do not need to be AAPC-branded as long as they are standard editions.
Chart Key: The numbers in this list represent the list items. CPT® (AMA Professional Edition ONLY, no other publisher is allowed) It is recommended to use the most up-to-date editions of all code books to ensure accuracy during the exam. Only code books from the current year or the immediately previous year are allowed. For example, in 2026, you may use 2025 or 2026 editions. Older editions are not accepted.
Your choice of ICD-10-CM
Your choice of ICD-10-PCS
Your choice of HCPCS Level II
Both volumes of the Coding Companion
ASA CROSSWALK®
Anatomical charts or pictures of the vascular tree. These may have codes on them.
ASA RVG™
All other materials/documents required to take the exam will be provided within the electronic exam platform.
Some exams also allow the use of eBooks, which can be selected during exam scheduling. EBooks are provided within the exam platform on exam day but are not accessible beforehand unless purchased separately. Mixing print and eBook formats is not allowed; you must choose one format for all required code books. Additionally, your choice of format must be finalized in your AAPC account at least 48 hours before the exam.