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What are the requirements for taking the online CPC exam?  \nA. You must meet the following requirements to take an online exam:  \n• Your computer must pass the minimum system requirements  \n• You will be required to use an external webcam that can be placed to show:  \no Your face  \no Your hands  \no Your keyboard  \no The area surrounding your keyboard (about 10 inches)  \nQ. What books can I use for the online CPC exam?  \nA. You will only be allowed three coding books on your desk (one of each type listed below) . Online proctors will do a thorough review of your books before you begin the exam. It is highly recommended that you use current year books on your exam.  \n• 2020 or 2021 AMA CPT version only  \n• 2020 or 2021 Your choice of ICD-10-CM  \n• 2020 or 2021 Your choice of HCPCS  \nNote: Printed guidelines will not be allowed during the online exam  \nB. What can I have in the room with me during the exam?  \nA. Along with the three coding manuals above, you may also have a drink on your desk and a whiteboard, dry erase marker and eraser. You will be required to show your clean whiteboard (front and back) to your proctor before the exam and after the exam.  \nQ. How many attempts will I get for an online CPC exam?  \nA. Members taking online exams will receive 1 attempt at a lower cost than the standard 2 attempts in person voucher. For members with open exam vouchers, the voucher can be transferred to online.  \nExample 1: You make a new purchase for an Online exam – you will get one online attempt  \nExample 2: You have already purchased 2 live exam vouchers – if you choose to convert to online, you will get one online attempt and a credit minus the $299.00 will be provided on your account.  \nExample 3: You already have unlimited vouchers – you will be provided two additional online  \nattempts.  \nQ. How will the test be administered?  \nA. Blackboard will be utilized to take the exam with our partner Examity, proctoring the exams online.  \nQ. How do you prevent people from cheating (using Google, cell phone, etc. )?  \nA. The integrity and security of our exams continue to be our focus. With the combination of AI and a very low ratio of 1 proctor per 2 examinees, we have closer monitoring than with live exams.  \nImportant Note! Any member who violates our code of ethics by cheating will lose their credential(s) and will not have the opportunity to sit for any future AAPC exams.  \nQ. How will I schedule my exam?  \nA. Scheduling will happen directly through Examity after the online exam voucher has been applied to your AAPC account.  \nQ. Can I see my scheduled online exam and exam results in the My AAPC app?  \nA. Not at this time. While we work to enhance the app with information from the new online exam, please use the member area under My AAPC>Exams to see your scheduled exam details and results.  \nQ. What is the online exam cancellation and rescheduling policy?  \nA. If you cancel or reschedule your exam date/time prior to 24 hours before the start of your exam, there will beno fee. If you cancel or reschedule within 24 hours or less, Examity will charge a $30 fee for each occurrence. This fee must be paid through Examity to reschedule your exam.  \nQ. What is the no-show policy for online exams?  \nA. If you do not show up to your scheduled exam OR you do not meet the requirements to take the exam, Examity will charge a $30 fee for each occurrence and your exam may not be rescheduled until paid.  \nTAKING THE EXAM  \nQ. Will the exam still be 5 hours and 40 minutes?  \nA. The exam has been split into two parts with a maximum time limit of 2 hours and 45 minutes per part. The two exam parts can be scheduled on the same day at different times or on different days if you prefer.  \nQ. If I have extra time from Part l of the exam will I be able to use it on Part ll?  \nA. 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