When the AAPC Ethics Committee determines a member has failed to adhere to the standards outlined in the AAPC Code of Ethics, which consequence might that member face?

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The AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) has the authority to enforce its Code of Ethics among its members. If a member is found to have violated these standards, one of the consequences they may face is the loss of membership with the AAPC. The AAPC does not have the authority to impose fines, criminal charges, or require a written test before resuming employment in the healthcare industry as part of its disciplinary actions.

When the AAPC Ethics Committee Determines a Member Has Failed