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ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding jobs, salary benchmarks, and career pathways

Coding credentials map most directly to the records and health information role below.

Updated August 22, 2026

Where this exam tends to lead

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Medical CoderCoding SpecialistHealth Information Technician

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Medical coding salary benchmark

Coding credentials map most directly to the records and health information role below.

Role / benchmarkPayWhy it matters
Medical records specialists$50,250 median annual wage2024 figure; typical entry is a postsecondary nondegree award BLS Medical Records Specialists

Official CPC exam facts

FactCurrent detailSource
What ICD-10-CM is hereOne of three code sets tested by the CPC, alongside CPT and HCPCS Level II — not a separate certificationAAPC CPC certification
Number of questions100 multiple-choice questionsAAPC taking the CPC exam
Time limit4 hoursAAPC taking the CPC exam
Passing score70% or higher — at least 70 of the 100 questions correctAAPC passing score guidance
Open bookApproved CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books are permitted during the examAAPC taking the CPC exam
Exam costExam vouchers starting at $425AAPC CPC certification
DeliveryOnline at home with a live remote proctor, or at a testing centerAAPC CPC certification
Optional training costAAPC self-paced and instructor-led prep courses start at $3,099 and are not required to sit the examAAPC CPC certification

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Official resources

AAPC CPC certification

What the credential covers, delivery options, and current voucher pricing.

Taking the CPC exam

Question count, timing, and the approved code book rules.

CPC passing score

The 70% threshold, stated by AAPC directly.

External resources and benchmarks

BLS Medical Records Specialists

Neutral wage and employment data for coding and records roles.

Questions people ask before choosing this path

Can I take the CPC exam at home?

Yes. AAPC offers the exam online at home with a live remote proctor, as well as at testing centers.

Do I have to buy AAPC training to sit the exam?

No. Training courses start at $3,099 but are optional. The exam voucher, starting at $425, is the only required purchase.