Certification Name : Certified Coding Specialist–Physician-based
Certification ID & Type: 1573 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
The employment outlook for CCS-Ps is highly favorable, considering the growth of managed care and the movement of health services delivery beyond the hospital setting. Professionals performing coding in a doctor’s office, clinic, or similar setting should consider obtaining the CCS-P certification to testify to their capabilities. The CCS-P certification exam assesses mastery-level proficiency in coding rather than entry-level skills.
Certifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA)(0356)
233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60601-5519
Contact information : 312-233-1100 Email : info@ahima.org
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Certification Details
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every Year
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
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
certified coder, medical coding specialist, health & medical records, insurance coder