Medical Coding Credentials

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We’ve highlighted a few Medical Coding certifications below that do not require a degree to obtain.  For more information, click the links to AHIMA and AAPC to discover additional requirements, costs, and how to apply to take the exams. Online courses are an affordable and efficient way to prepare for a certification exam without going into debt. Our competitors are still pricing their courses above what most people can afford so we’ve decided to keep our courses affordable. Complete your training on your own time or with a group during our live classes.  Courses are available 24/7  for self-guided completion on any device.  Most students are able to complete the required curriculum and sit for the certification exam within 8 months or less. Results vary for each student.  We are offering an “in-person” event this Fall to help students prepare for the CCA exam. If you’re not sure where to start, request a consultation and we’ll help you get started preparing for your CCA or CCS exam. We currently provide exam prep solutions for AHIMA coding credentials at this time. 

Certified Coding Associate
  1. Requires high school diploma or equivalent
  2. Entry level credential for coders with 6 months experience
  3. Certification Exam provided through AHIMA at http://www.ahima.org
Certified Coding Specialist
  1. Requires completion of several healthcare courses or 2 years experience as a coder or a CCA with one year experience or an RHIT, RHIA, or CCS-P 
  2. Considered expert level coders with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT
  3. Certification exam through AHIMA at http://www.ahima.org
Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based
  1. Requires completion of several healthcare courses or 2 years experience as a coder or a CCA with one year experience or an RHIT, RHIA, or CCS-P 
  2. Expert level CPT and HCPCS Level II coding systems
  3. Certification exam through AHIMA at http://www.ahima.org
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  1. Requires 2 years medical coding experience
  2. Physician-based medical coding
  3. Healthcare courses for training 
  4. Expert level exam through AAPC at http://www.aapc.com
Certified Outpatient Coding (COC)
  1. Requires 2 years medical coding experience
  2. Outpatient medical coding
  3. Healthcare courses for training
  4. Ambulatory Payment Classification (APCs), Surgical Services, Emergency Department
  5. Certification exam from AAPC at http://www.aapc.com
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
  1. Requires 2 years medical coding experience
  2. Inpatient medical coding
  3. Healthcare courses for training 
  4. Expert level exam through AAPC at http://www.aapc.com

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