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Certified Evaluation and Management Coder

AAPC specialty certification in evaluation and management medical coding.

Licensing authority: AAPC

Initial by examination
CEMC exam
Course
The course certificate is distinct from the CEMC credential awarded after the certification examination.
Experience
At least two years of specialty experience is strongly recommended, not stated as mandatory.
Membership
Current AAPC membership is required to sit for the CEMC examination.

CEMC exam

Format
100 multiple-choice questions
Exam questions
Total questions: 100; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 0; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit
four hours
Passing score
70% or higher
Examination outline
  • Evaluation and management coding
    • Core knowledge areas
    • Medical decision making (MDM) and time-based coding
    • Inpatient, outpatient, and specialty E/M services
    • Compliance and audit readiness
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