The AAPC, previously known by the full title of the American Academy of Professional Coders,[4] is a professional association for people working in specific areas of administration within healthcare businesses in the United States.[5] AAPC is one of a number of providers who offer services such as certification and training to medical coders,[4]medical billers, auditors, compliance managers, and practice managers in the United States. As of April 2019[update], AAPC has over 190,000 worldwide members,[6] of which nearly 155,000 are certified.[7]
History
The AAPC was founded in 1988,[6] as the American Academy of Professional Coders, with the aim of providing education and certification to coders working in physician-based settings. These settings include group practices and specialty centers (i.e. non-hospital settings). In 2010, as their services had expanded beyond medical and outpatient coding, the full name was dropped in favor of the AAPC initialism.[8][failed verification]
Products and services
AAPC provides training, certification,[9] and other services to individuals and organizations across medical coding, medical billing, auditing, compliance, and practice management. These services include networking events such as medical coding seminars and conferences.[10]
Certifications
AAPC offers a number of certifications for healthcare professionals, including:
^"Medical Certification Overview". Medical coding certification for physician practices, hospitals and the outpatient environment and coding in the payer community - AAPC.
