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Free AAPC CPC Practice Test
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free AAPC CPC Practice Test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
The AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam is a leading medical coding certification for outpatient/physician coding. It tests CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding accuracy plus coding guidelines and compliance.
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AAPC CPC Practice Test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample AAPC CPC practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed AAPC CPC mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
Which element is part of medical decision making (MDM) under current office E/M guidelines?
- A. Number of family members in the waiting room
- B. Number and complexity of problems addressed
- C. Color of the clinic walls
- D. Whether the patient arrived early
Sample 2
What is the purpose of the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List process in ICD-10-CM?
- A. Locate a candidate code in the Tabular List, then confirm it in the Alphabetic Index
- B. Locate a candidate code in the Index, then verify and complete coding in the Tabular List
- C. Assign the code shown in the Index when it is complete to all characters
- D. Locate a code in the Index, then verify it against the payer's LCD list
Sample 3
An Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is used in Medicare contexts primarily to:
- A. Notify a beneficiary that Medicaid will cover the balance
- B. Notify a beneficiary that Medicare may deny a service
- C. Notify an inpatient of the right to appeal a hospital discharge
- D. Document the patient's consent to the procedure being performed
Sample 4
New patient vs established patient for E/M depends on whether the patient has received face-to-face professional services from the same group/specialty within
- A. The past eighteen months
- B. The past three years
- C. The past five years
- D. The past seven years
Sample 5
When coding a problem-oriented visit during a scheduled preventive visit (same day), correct coding often involves?
- A. Reporting both services, with modifier 25 on the preventive E/M
- B. Reporting both services, with modifier 25 on the problem E/M
- C. Reporting only the preventive code and adding the problem's diagnosis
- D. Reporting both services, with modifier 59 on the problem E/M
What is the AAPC CPC exam?
The AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam is a leading medical coding certification for outpatient/physician coding. It tests CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding accuracy plus coding guidelines and compliance.
Administered by: AAPC (official site ↗)
Who this exam is for
Candidates preparing for AAPC CPC who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which AAPC CPC domains are weak, then review the published AAPC outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with AAPC before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for AAPC CPC: ICD-10-CM / CPT guidelines, Evaluation & management, Surgery & anesthesia coding, Compliance, HCPCS & billing.
ICD-10-CM / CPT guidelines
Evaluation & management
Surgery & anesthesia coding
Compliance, HCPCS & billing
About this free AAPC CPC Practice Test
60-question AAPC CPC readiness check (free 25-question version) with domain scoring for medical coding candidates. Use this timed practice test as a baseline before exam day or before drilling the linked Anki deck — start with the free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic.
Built for: Candidates preparing for AAPC CPC who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
Topics on this practice test: ICD-10-CM / CPT guidelines, Evaluation & management, Surgery & anesthesia coding, Compliance, HCPCS & billing.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 75-minute pacing target
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.
Join the AAPC CPC Anki waitlistAAPC CPC Practice Test — quick answers
What is the AAPC CPC exam?
CPC certifies professional medical coders, focusing on physician/outpatient coding with CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS.
Is there a free AAPC CPC Practice Test?
Yes — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 31-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 70% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 60-question / 75-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
How many free attempts do I get on this AAPC CPC Practice Test?
One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
How many questions are on this free AAPC CPC Practice Test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Readiness check mapped to AAPC CPC knowledge domains (text scenarios; no code books required for this diagnostic). Not an AAPC certification exam.
Why is the free AAPC CPC Practice Test 25 questions?
It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.
What do I get for $5?
The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question AAPC CPC session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- What score do you need on this AAPC CPC Practice Test?
- The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
- Who should take this AAPC CPC Practice Test?
- Candidates preparing for AAPC CPC who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
- Where can I take a AAPC CPC Practice Test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Free AAPC CPC Practice Test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/aapc-cpc-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go local bank for CPC concept/guideline topics.