CDC Certification Exam

Certified Dental Coder (CDC) Official Examination: You must have an active ADCA membership and login to your account prior to purchasing this exam.

Certified Dental Coder (CDC™) Examination Guidelines

To qualify for the CDC™ Exam you will be required to have the following :

• Current ADCA Membership
• Two years experience in dental billing and coding
• Successful completion of the CDBS online class may substitute for 2 years experience

Exam Details:

The CDC™  certification exam consists 50 random questions. The format includes true and false, and multiple choice questions. 

Once registered you may take the certification exam any day of the week at any hour you choose. You will be emailed instructions on how to access the exam engine within 24 hours after purchase.

You must be a member of the Association in good standing to register for this exam. If you fail the exam you will be given one opportunity to re-take the exam at no additional charge.  

The exam format is a computerized, open book examination, delivered via the internet, based on the following coding manuals:

• Current year ADA CDT

Upon completion of the examination you will immediately receive pass/fail results. Certifications are issued within 72 business hours.