Certification Name : Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder
Certification ID & Type: 6745 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
The Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder exam was developed by a team of leading orthopaedic coding professionals. Those coders with sufficient experience and expertise in ortho coding are encouraged to sit for the COSC exam.
Certifying Organization
American Academy of Professional Coders(AAPC)(0481)
309 West 700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Contact information : 800-626-2633 Email : info@aapc.com
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
Medical coding, Orthopaedic surgery coding