These codes determine how much the patient and the insurance company should be charged for medical care, and help the patient and care provider get reimbursed for the correct amount for the procedure. What does a CPC Do?Ī Certified Professional Coder, like other Medical Coders, makes the healthcare system work by translating complex medical procedures given by doctors, hospitals, and nurses into specific medical codes. Individuals who have passed the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) exam are known as CPCs (Certified Professional Coders). The CPC is a medical coding credential given by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
