AAPC

05/30/2026

You don't need to be a computer expert to take the exam from home. But here's what you will need (and need to know) for a smooth experience:

- Reliable power source
- Internet speed of at least 10 Mbps
- A computer with admin privileges
- Internal speakers and microphone for communication with proctors
- External we**am
- Guardian browser installed
- No VPN allowed

Make sure everything's ready to go for exam day.

Happy testing, from your friends at AAPC.

05/29/2026

CMS has published its Q3 HCPCS Level II code set update, effective July 1, 2026. Key changes include 39 new codes, descriptor revisions, payment updates, and more. Ensure your coding staff and systems are updated ahead of the deadline to avoid claim rejections or denials. Learn More:

Changes to service and supply codes go into effect Q3. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published on May 21 an anticipated quarterly CMS publishes the HCPCS Level II code set update for July.

05/29/2026

DOCUCON 2026 agenda is live! This year’s agenda is packed with insights and strategies critical to today’s CDI workflow — designed to help you and/or your organization navigate change, strengthen performance, and stay competitive. Today is the last day to save $200 on registration. View the agenda and register now. https://hubs.la/Q04jlPJX0

05/28/2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced six new HCPCS Level II codes in the April 2026 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Version 27.1 update for hypoglossal nerve neurostimulators used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Stay updated with the latest billing guidance in our latest blog post: https://hubs.ly/Q04jbZlV0

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) added six new HCPCS Level II codes to the April 2026 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) New codes describing hypoglossal nerve neurostimulators for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Alyssa Guerrero Quevedo is the winner of our May cartoon contest! She’ll receive an on-demand webinar of her choice.

Thanks to everyone who followed along and joined the fun this month. Stay tuned for a new cartoon caption contest in June.

05/23/2026

The rapid evolution of risk adjustment is not slowing down. Neither are the challenges that come with it. Join us at RISKCON Virtual 2026 to get the insights and strategies you need to stay compliant, audit-ready, and ahead of industry change. Bring your team and maximize impact with group discounts. Call 877-524-5027 to learn more. Register by May 29 to save $200: https://hubs.la/Q04hGFws0

05/23/2026

On this day in medical coding history: May 23, 2007 marked the HIPAA compliance deadline for most covered entities to adopt the National Provider Identifier (NPI) as the standard healthcare provider identifier. The shift to NPI helped create a more consistent way to identify providers across healthcare transactions, improving billing, claims processing, and administrative efficiency.

Because the revenue cycle starts with accurate coding, milestones like this remind us how deeply coding connects to the broader business of healthcare.

05/23/2026

Happy Medical Coder Day to the professionals who turn documentation into data, support accurate reimbursement, and keep healthcare moving. We appreciate you!

05/22/2026

You'll need to verify your identity with a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport) for your exam. Your first and last name on the ID must match the name on your exam confirmation exactly. If your ID includes multiple last names or a suffix, make sure they’re included in your confirmation notice. For name discrepancies, contact AAPC at least 48 hours before the exam.

Happy testing, from your friends at AAPC.