Certification Name : Certified Coding Specialist
Certification ID & Type: 1572 – A – Core
Certification Description
Coding accuracy is highly important to healthcare organizations, and has an impact on revenues and describing health outcomes. In fact, certification has become an implicit industry standard. Accordingly, the CCS credential demonstrates a practitioner’s tested data quality and integrity skills, and mastery of coding proficiency. Professionals experienced in coding inpatient and outpatient records should consider obtaining this certification.
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
More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
More than two years of work experience required? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
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 medical coder, health & medical records, insurance coder