AAPC Certified Physician Practice Manager exam — Information & Free Practice
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About AAPC Certified Physician Practice Manager exam
AAPC Certified Physician Practice Manager exam · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- AAPC develops and awards the CPPM certification; examinations are delivered with live remote proctoring or at a testing center.
- Format
- 135 multiple-choice questions, completed electronically at home with a live remote proctor or at a testing center.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 135.
- Time limit
- Four hours in one sitting.
- Passing score
- An overall score of 70% or higher; AAPC explicitly states a minimum of 95 correct answers out of 135.
- Exam fee
- US pricing: $425 (USD) for one examination attempt or $499 (USD) for two examination attempts.
Topics covered
Healthcare business processes (8.15%)
Healthcare reform (2.22%)
Compliance (12.59%)
Quality in healthcare (2.22%)
Medical office accounting (12.59%)
Physician reimbursement (10.37%)
Healthcare revenue cycle management (12.59%)
Human resources (7.41%)
Marketing and business relationships (5.19%)
Space planning and operational flows (5.19%)
HIPAA (7.41%)
Electronic medical record (5.19%)
Healthcare information exchange (1.48%)
Modern health IT (3.7%)
Disaster planning (3.7%)
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
135 multiple-choice questions, completed electronically at home with a live remote proctor or at a testing center.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 135.
How long is the exam?
Four hours in one sitting.
What is the passing score?
An overall score of 70% or higher; AAPC explicitly states a minimum of 95 correct answers out of 135.
How much does the exam cost?
US pricing: $425 (USD) for one examination attempt or $499 (USD) for two examination attempts.
Official sources and references
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