AAPC

AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) is the largest training and credentialing organization for medical coding, billing, auditing, compliance, and healthcare practice management. Founded in 1988 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, AAPC has over 300,000 members worldwide, with nearly 264,000 certified professionals as of September 2025. The organization began by focusing on education and certification for medical coders and has since expanded to include a wide range of healthcare administration services. AAPC provides comprehensive services for healthcare organizations, including medical coding support, revenue cycle management, medical auditing, and clinical documentation improvement programs. They offer over 30 certification programs and various training options, such as webinars and workshops. AAPC also supplies tools and resources like coding software, medical coding books, and claims validation tools to enhance coding accuracy and efficiency. Their services are designed to help healthcare providers improve claims processing, reduce denials, and ensure compliance.