Which year's books should I use?

Since the code sets for each coding book are updated every year, it’s essential for coders to have the current year’s books/manuals to ensure accurate performance. Reporting wrong codes can lead to denied claim submissions and substantial penalization. It’s very important to get an education on the annual code set updates and to obtain new code books every year. All AAPC exams are based on the current calendar year’s code sets. It is strongly suggested you use the current year’s books. AAPC exams are updated every January for the new code sets. You may choose to utilize books from the preceding year, the current year, or a combination or both; however, only one copy of each book is allowed. Books older than one year are are NOT allowed for exam use. Upcoming year’s books are NOT allowed for exam use. Examinees using their second attempt in the next calendar year, will not be permitted to take the previous year's exam. Please review the allowed reference materials for a full list that applies to your certification exam. Note: Please make sure you are now using ICD-10 CM or ICD-10 PCS when needed.

What books or reference materials can I use for the exam?

Please refer to the allowed materials for your exam type.

Book refunds and cancellations

Preorders may be cancelled at any time prior to shipment. If your books have already shipped, please refer to our standard return policy, which states all returns must be submitted within 30 days of the shipment date. Call (800) 626-2633 to cancel or return your order.

Are the books printed in color?

The Procedure Desk Reference (PDR) is the only AAPC book printed in black and white. All other code books are printed in color.

What is the font size in these books

ICD-10-CM Index: 7pt, FM: 8pt, Tabular: 7.5pt, Appendix: 7pt ICD-10-PCS Index: 8pt, FM: 9pt, Tabular: 8pt, Appendix: 8pt PCE Index: 8pt, FM: 9pt, Tabular: 8-9pt, Appendix: 8.5pt PDR FM: 9pt, Tabular: 8pt HCPCS Index: 8.5pt, FM: 8.5pt, Tabular: 8.5pt, Appendix: 8.5pt

ICD-10-PCS Updates

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ICD-10-PCS updates

ICD-10-PCS, developed by CMS for inpatient care, is effective October 1. Mid-year updates and corrections are rare, but watch here for any tips or instruction our expert staff is asked to provide.

2021 ICD-10-PCS CMS 12-1-2020 Updates – Index
2021 ICD-10-PCS CMS 12-1-2020 Updates – Appendices
2021 ICD-10-PCS CMS 12-1-2020 Updates – Tables
2021 ICD-10-PCS Table 5A0-5A2 Errata
2020 ICD-10-PCS Table 5A0-5A2 Errata

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