Certification Details:
There are many
organizations which are offering coding certifications.
Important
certifications in Physician side and Hospital side practices
AHIMA (American Health Information and Management Association)
It offers
Certifications, professional development courses, exam preparation material and
audio seminars
CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist -
Physician
CCS-P
holders work in variety of settings, including doctor’s offices, clinics
and similar settings
CCS-P holders will be tested on their
knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Vol.3,
Human Anatomy and Physician coding guidelines.
CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
CCS holders work in variety of settings, including
Hospital settings.
CCS holders will be tested on their
knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Vol.3,
Human Anatomy and Hospital
coding guidelines.
Fee:
For CCS-P and CCS
Examination
Fee:
$ 299 (Member)
$ 399 (Non-Member)
Membership
Fee:
$165
Exam
Information:
Multiple Choice: Correct answer = 1 point, Incorrect answer =
0 points
Multiple Select: Correct answers
= 1 point (you have to select all right answers to get the entire question
correct), Incorrect answers = 0 points
Quantity
Fill in the Blank (QFIB): Correct codes = 1 point (each code that you enter
will be worth 1 point), Incorrect codes = 0 points
Passing
Score: 300/400
Note : No Free retake
Certificate
Maintenance:
CCS-P or CCS Coder will be required to
complete 10 continuing education units (CEU) per year
The coder can earn in a
variety of ways, including
·
Attending workshops
·
Attending seminars
·
Written an article or
paper that is published, attending meetings of your local AAPC or AHIMA chapter
and watching an informational video and preparing a summary
