AAPC-CRHC Testing

AAPC Test - CRHC Certified Coder's Virtual Test

Advance Your Rheumatology Coding Expertise in 2027

NORM is pleased to sponsor an AAPC Certified Rheumatology Coder (CRHC) class in 2027.

This educational opportunity is designed for individuals who want to strengthen their knowledge of rheumatology-specific coding and prepare for the AAPC CRHC certification exam.

Interested? Start with a 30-Minute Informational Webinar

Before formally registering for the class, we invite you to attend a brief 30-minute informational webinar to learn more about the program, including:

• What the AAPC CRHC certification is
• Who may benefit from becoming a Certified Rheumatology Coder
• What to expect from the NORM-sponsored 2027 class
• Class format, schedule, and participation expectations
• Information about the AAPC CRHC certification exam
• Class registration requirements and next steps
• Opportunity to ask questions about the program

Choose the Webinar That Works Best for You

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 1:00 PM CST

[REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 12 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR]

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 10:30 AM CST

[REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 17 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR]

You only need to attend one session. Both webinars will cover the same information.

What Happens Next?

1. Register for a 30-minute informational webinar.

Choose either November 12 or November 17 using the links above.

2. Attend the webinar and learn about the 2027 CRHC class.

We will review the class, expectations, certification process, and answer your questions.

3. Determine if you would like to participate.

At the conclusion of the webinar, interested individuals will receive information and instructions for formally registering for the NORM-sponsored 2027 CRHC class.

4. Complete your formal class registration.

Follow the registration instructions provided during the webinar to secure your place in the 2027 class.

Interested in Becoming a Certified Rheumatology Coder?

Start by joining one of our upcoming 30-minute informational webinars. Invest in your rheumatology coding knowledge. Strengthen your expertise. Take the next step toward CRHC certification.

NORM Support is for the first 25 registered attendees

The Value of the Program is around $2000.00. NORM is excited to announce there will be no cost for this year's coding test!

Commitment to Prepare for the Exam:

Prior to enrolling in the NORM CRHC Exam and Study preparation, please review the time commitment needed to prepare properly for this certification. NORM recommends the NORM Member and Test Participant discuss the decision to participate and the time necessary to properly prepare for the test with their employer. This year we are having a mandatory pre-registration review session.

There are 8 hours of live teaching webinars offered during normal business hours to include 1:1 case study analysis. While NORM will record these webinars, it is best to participate in the live sessions. The recording will be posted on the NORM AAPC-CRHC website to allow you to listen as needed and at your convenience.

We are recommending additional study hours during the participant's own time to better prepare for this exam. We suggest studying, at the minimum, an additional two hours per week between the first webinar and the review session in addition to the webinar sessions.

When you register yourself or your employee you will acknowledge that you have discussed the time commitment with your employer.

You or your manager must be an active NORM member and have paid your dues to the AAPC to be selected.

Objective: Review with the potential student and the NORM member the necessary
commitment to successfully obtain the AAPC CRHC certification. The student will be directed to complete the agreement with their supervisor to submit during enrollment into the course.

Once the test and study materials have been bought, they cannot be transferred to another individual within the practice. NORM asks that all participants give a good faith effort to obtain this certification. NORM defines this as attending at least 80% of all study sessions. If the participant is unable to put forth a good faith effort then NORM may bill the practice for the cost of study material/test or the practice may no longer be able to enroll participants in the future.

*Please note that each purchase of a test allows for two chances to take that particular certification. If the participant is unable to pass on the first try it is the participant’s responsibility to schedule another test date to try again. If the new test date is in the following year and new books are required to take that test, the participant will be responsible for obtaining them. NORM will not provide new books or test materials for a test taken in the New Year.

AAPC Membership: To take the exam and maintain your certification you must be a member of AAPC. This is the responsibility of the AAPC Test taker, you will be required to submit your AAPC number/password to Michelle Owen. The dues for AAPC Membership are approximately $205/year. https://www.aapc.com/

NORM's Financial Assistance Includes:

• Test Fee
• Study Guide & On-Line Practice Test
• AMA Coding Books (CPC ICD-10 and HCPCS)
• NORM CRHC Resource Binder
• An exam review session
• Two 1-on-1 sessions with attendees.
• Multiple webinars to help you prepare for the test

If you have questions, contact Andrea Zlatkus at Andrea@normgroup.org, (Please input “2027 NORM AAPC Test” in the subject line) and she will assist with any additional questions.