Tag: CCS

Are You Truly Serious About CPC and CCS: Read This

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Are You Truly Serious About CPC and CCS: Read This

CPC Certification Cost and Exam information To become a professional Medical coder there are few basic certification exams to clear. CPC (Certified Professional Coder) is the first and basic exam for Medical coders. Any graduate who wants to pursue a career in Medical Coding can give CPC exam. This Certification exam helps in both Physician side and Hospital side practices. There are two major Organizations who are offering Coding certification AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) and AHIMA (American Health Information and Management Association). Read also: Sample Questions and Answers…

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End of BETA Period for CCS and CCA Results from AHIMA

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
End of BETA Period for CCS and CCA Results from AHIMA

AHIMA has recently made few changes in the CCS and CCA results declaration. Yes, now the exam results will be declared immediately, not like earlier where we have to wait for months for results. The Beta period generally comprises of last 12 to 24 weeks and the results for CCS and CCA are declared after completion of Beta period. AHIMA has ended the BETA period and now the results will be declared immediately. The length of the beta period is determined by how long it takes to have a sufficient number…

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Step by Step Guide to Become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) coder

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Step by Step Guide to Become a Certified Coding Specialist coder

Medical coding professionals needs to carry credentials or certification for a growth in their career. I have already written a lot about CPC (Certified Professional Coder) exam conducted by AAPC. You would have now got all the important tips for preparing and clearing CPC exam. But, today we will talk of CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) exam conducted by AHIMA. Any immature medical coder can appear for CPC exam, but for Certified Coding Specialist exam you need to be well expert in Inpatient and Outpatient coding. AHIMA also offers a CCS…

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