Welcome to the official MedicoExam syllabus guide for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder certification. This page delivers a clear, structured overview of the AAPC COC exam, including key exam details, syllabus topics, and preparation references to support effective study planning. The AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) is intended for professionals pursuing roles aligned with Core + Medical coding, with assessment centered on applied competencies such as outpatient facility coding, CPT®/HCPCS Level II/ICD-10-CM code assignment, payment methodology and compliance within real-world settings like outpatient hospital departments, ambulatory surgery centers, hospital facility coding environments.
The syllabus outline below reflects the core domains and expectations defined by the official AAPC certification framework and aligns with the cognitive and professional standards assessed in the AAPC COC exam. Candidates can use this guide alongside official vendor resources and structured practice to align their preparation with current exam standards and professional expectations for outpatient medical coders, facility coding professionals, ambulatory surgery center coders and related roles
