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 revoke membership as a consequence for failing to adhere to its Code of Ethics, but it does not have the power to impose criminal charges, mandate tests prior to employment, or levy fines.

When the AAPC Ethics Committee Determines a Member Has Failed