The Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder (CCVTC) is a specialty medical coding certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders. The AAPC CCVTC exam evaluates cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coding knowledge, including specialty-related ICD-10-CM codes, CPT codes, HCPCS Level II codes, modifiers, healthcare regulations, and documentation-based coding judgment.
Candidates who pursue the CCVTC are typically medical coders, specialty coders, or cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coders working in physician offices, specialty practices, outpatient coding departments, cardiovascular surgery practices, or thoracic surgery practices.
Key exam facts include:
- Exam code: CCVTC
- Questions: 100
- Duration: 240 minutes
- Passing score: 70%
- Delivery: Testing center or live remote proctored exam
AAPC CCVTC — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This FAQ section summarizes key aspects of the AAPC CCVTC exam, including format, difficulty, and preparation. For official eligibility, policies, and updates, visit the AAPC’s official exam page.
