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 by imposing consequences on members who fail to adhere to these standards, including the loss of membership. The AAPC does not have the authority to levy criminal charges, require tests prior to employment, or impose fines as a direct consequence of ethical violations.

When the AAPC Ethics Committee Determines a Member Has Failed