Every topic, subtopic, and question count breakdown for the AAPC CPC exam. Based on the official exam content outline.
Full breakdown of all CPC exam domains. Click any domain to jump to its study guide article.
The largest section. All surgical body systems — integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, and more.
Official coding guidelines, sequencing rules, combination codes, Z-codes, injury/poisoning, and specificity requirements.
Office visits, hospital inpatient, ED, consultations, nursing facility, and preventive care. MDM or time-based leveling.
| Domain | Questions | Weight | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery CPT (6 body systems) | ~36 | 36% | Must Master |
| Medical Cases (Records) | ~10 | 10% | Must Master |
| Coding Guidelines & Modifiers | ~7 | 7% | High |
| Medical Terminology & Anatomy | ~8 | 8% | Medium |
| Evaluation & Management (E&M) | ~6 | 6% | High |
| Radiology / Pathology / Medicine | ~18 | 18% | Medium |
| ICD-10-CM Diagnosis | ~5 | 5% | High |
| Anesthesia + HCPCS Level II | ~10 | 10% | Lower |
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Learn what CPT codes are, how they're used in medical billing, and why they matter.
E&M codes are the most frequently used. Learn the MDM-based guidelines.
ICD-10-CM is the diagnosis code system used across all US healthcare settings.
Follow our structured 90-day plan to cover every domain before exam day.