CPC® Practice Exam

Maximize Your Score: Free CPC® Practice Exams

Welcome to CPC® Practice Exam! We provide free practice questions for the Certified Professional Coder Certification Exam. Choose one of the exams below to get started on your test prep right now.

Comprehensive
Eight full-length CPC practice tests that cover all 17 exam domains.

Challenging
Rigorous questions designed to reflect real exam scenarios.

Insightful
Detailed explanations to deepen understanding and ensure success.

Certified Professional Coder
Certification Exam

This exam tests medical coders on their ability to assign procedure, diagnosis, and supply codes on clinical documentation.

Multiple Choice     100 Questions     4 Hours

CPC® Exam

Earn Your Certified Professional Coder Credential
The CPC exam, administered by AAPC, grants successful candidates the Certified Professional Coder credential—one of the most recognized certifications in the medical coding industry.

Earning this certification demonstrates your expertise in accurately coding medical services and establishes your credibility with employers, healthcare providers, and fellow professionals.

Exam Format and Logistics
The CPC exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions that must be completed within a single four-hour session. It is available both online and in-person through authorized testing centers.

The exam is open-book, allowing you to reference approved coding manuals during the test. Permitted resources include:

  • ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
  • Current CPT® codebook
  • HCPCS Level II codebook

What the CPC Exam Covers
The questions are based on real-world coding scenarios and test your ability to apply coding principles across 17 core knowledge areas. The primary focus is on:

  • CPT® (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
  • ICD-10-CM (Diagnosis) codes
  • HCPCS Level II (Supplies and Services) codes

Toward the end of the exam, you’ll encounter 10 case-based questions, which assess your ability to interpret clinical documentation and assign the most accurate codes to medical records.

Passing Score and Preparation
To pass you must score at least 70% (70 out of 100 questions correct). This ensures a well-rounded understanding of all major coding systems and concepts.

Get Ready with Confidence
Success on the CPC exam requires more than just memorization—it demands strong critical thinking and applied knowledge. tart your preparation today with our eight full-length practice exams. Designed to mirror the structure and difficulty of the real test, they’ll help you build confidence and ensure you’re ready for exam day.