What should I bring with me to the exam?

U.S., Bahamas, and Jamaica Testing center allowed materials Printed copy of Meazure Learning admission ticket A valid, government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's license, passport, state-issued ID card). Temporary, paper, copies, or digital IDs are NOT permitted. First and last name on the valid, government-issued photo ID must EXACTLY match your first and last name as they appear on the scheduling screens. If you have more than one last name listed on your government-issued ID, the same last names must be reflected on your confirmation email. If your first and last names are incorrect, please contact AAPC at 800-626-2633 immediately, no later than 48 hours prior to your exam date. Failure to show proper ID will render you a no-show and your exam will be forfeited. India If your exam permits, current year AMA CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10PCS, and HCPCS Level II code books are provided at testing centers in India. If your exam permits other references as outlined here , you will be responsible to bring them to the testing center and allow the proctors to verify that they are accepted. Printed copy of Meazure Learning admission ticket One form of original Government issued photo ID (see details below) Approved identification must be DigiLocker Verified. Candidates must open the DigiLocker app in front of the proctor (no screenshots, printed versions, etc. allowed). Candidate must allow proctor to review their digital Aadhaar card within the app under Issued Documents. Match the photo to the individual and the name to the name on the confirmation email. If a candidate does not have the digital Aadhaar card in DigiLocker, they will not be admitted. If the photo or name does not match the exam registration EXACTLY, the candidate will not be admitted. You will be considered a no-show and you will need to repurchase the exam attempt.

Can Live Remote Proctored (LRP) exams be taken outside the US?

Not at this time. All Live Remote Proctored (LRP) exams are administered within the US, Jamaica, and the Bahamas.

What code books do I need for my AAPC certification exam?

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. Chart Key: The numbers in this list represent the list items. 1. CPT® (AMA Professional edition ONLY, no other publisher is allowed) 2. Your choice of ICD-10-CM 3. Your choice of ICD-10-PCS 4. Your choice of HCPCS Level II 5. Both volumes of the Coding Companion 6. ASA CROSSWALK® 7. Anatomical charts or pictures of the vascular tree. These may have codes on them. 8. ASA RVG™ All other materials/documents required to take the exam will be provided within the electronic exam platform.

What if I need ADA accommodations?

You can learn more about the process and apply on our ADA Exam Accommodation(s) Request page .

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Technology issues may need to be resolved by you
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Key factors to consider

The choice between a live remote proctored exam or a testing center exam largely depends on your personal preferences and situation. Both options have their pros and cons.

Ultimately, these three factors drive the decision for most examinees:

Technical requirements

Live remote proctored examinees must be sure their internet connection is secure and stable (minimum of 5 Mbps), their computer has the latest browser software, and their external webcam and microphone are working properly. If you have any doubts about your at-home equipment, we suggest taking the exam at a testing center where all equipment is provided, tested and verified.

Restrictions

Live remote proctored examinees will be required to do a new room and desk pan each time they leave the testing area. Testing center examinees are allowed to move away from their testing area after notifying the proctor they need a break.

Convenience and accessibility

Convenience and accessibility take priority for many examinees. With live remote proctored exams, time slots are available 24/7. The live remote proctored exam format also makes it so you can avoid the additional stress of travel time, costs of traveling to a testing center, and finding parking.

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