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Second-attempt exams in the next calendar year cannot use the previous year’s exam codes, and current year coding manuals are strongly recommended. Specialty exam reference manuals must be published, with a Medical Dictionary allowed only for Specialty Exams. 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AAPC’s study guides, CPT® Assistant or other CPT® books may not be used as reference material during the exam. The AAPC uses only the current calendar year codes on all exams. Second attempt exams occurring in the next calendar year will not be permitted to take the previous year’s exam. AAPC strongly recommends using current year coding manuals.  \nReferences manuals for Specialty exams must be published (a Medical Dictionary is allowed as a reference book for Specialty Exams Only)  \nHighly Recommended In addition to Highly Recommended  \nreferences, also permitted (optional)  \nCore: Professional CPC® None None  \n\n| Core: Out-Patient Facility | CPC-H® | None | None |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Core: Payer | CPC-P® | None\u003Cbr>None | None\u003Cbr>None |\n| Core: Professional Medical Coding Instructor | CPC-I® |  |  |\n| Core: Interventional Radiology | CIRCC® | Anatomical charts labeled with catheter selectivity ICD-9 not required | None |\n| Core: Certified Professional Medical Auditor | CPMA® | Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | Audit Sheet/Tool allowed |\n| Core: Certified Professional Compliance Officer | CPCO™ | Any references allowed, except study guide and HCCA’s Compliance Reference Guide | None |\n| Core: Certified Physician Practice Manager | CPPM™ | Manual calculator (no smart phones) | None |\n| Ambulatory Surgery Center | CASCC™ | None | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Anesthesia/Pain Management | CANPC™ | 􀂃 ASA RVG\u003Cbr>􀂃 CPT crosswalk\u003Cbr>􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Cardiology | CCC™ | 􀂃 Anatomical charts or pictures of the vascular tree\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997)\u003Cbr>􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Cardiovascular/Thoracic | CCVTC™ | 􀂃 Anatomical charts or pictures of the vascular tree\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997)\u003Cbr>􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Chiropractic | CCPC | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Dermatology | CPCD™ | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Emergency Department | CEDC™ | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Evaluation and Management | CEMC™ | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Family Practice | CFPC™ | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Gastroenterology | CGIC™ | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| General Surgery | CGSC™ | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Hematology/Oncology | CHONC™ | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Internal Medicine | CIMC™ | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Obstetrics/Gynecology | COBGC™ | 􀂃 E/M Audit Worksheet(s) of your choice\u003Cbr>􀂃 Both CMS Documentation Guidelines (1995 & 1997) | 􀂃 One reference of your choice |\n| Orthopaedic Surgery | COSC™ | 􀂃 Both volumes of","cbCaipaTyoit1OmP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipaTyoit1OmP","pdf",140789,"English","# Allowed Reference Materials and Rules\n## CPT®, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS Level II Requirements\n## AAPC Exam Timing and Coding Year Policy\n## Specialty Exam Reference Manual Publication Rules\n# Specialty Core Options and Optional References","[{\"question\":\"Which reference materials are allowed during the exam?\",\"answer\":\"CPT® (AMA Standard or Professional edition only), ICD-9-CM (expert editions allowed), and HCPCS Level II (expert editions allowed) are permitted, along with any officially published corrections or errata for these references.\"},{\"question\":\"Can candidates use AAPC study guides or CPT® Assistant as references?\",\"answer\":\"AAPC study guides, CPT® Assistant, or other CPT® books are not allowed as reference material during the exam.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if a candidate takes a second attempt in the next calendar year?\",\"answer\":\"Second attempt exams occurring in the next calendar year are not permitted to use the previous year’s exam, and AAPC recommends using current year coding manuals.\"}]","Exm-ProctorInstructions-WPE-p27 | PDF",1790298482]