Certification Industry: Healthcare
Certificate Name: Certified Coding Specialist
Certificate Issuing Authority: American Health Information Management Association
Certification Price: Premium Member Price: $284.05 Member Price: $299 Non-Member Price: $399
Certificate Validity: The credential is valid for two years
Those who are proficient in coding and have tested skills in data quality and management can give the Coding Specialist exam.
Hospitals require such professionals to reimburse the insurance money from the companies or government schemes to the patient.
Such people have to review patients’ records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis.
Who Should Apply for Coding Specialist Certification?
Minimum Qualification Required:
Hold the RHIA®, RHIT®, or CCS-P® credentials; OR
Complete courses in all the following topics: anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced ICD diagnostic/procedural and CPT coding, OR
Attain a minimum of two (2) years of related coding experience directly applying codes; OR
Hold the CCA® credential plus one (1) year of coding experience directly applying codes; OR
Hold a coding credential from another certifying organization plus one (1) year of coding experience directly applying codes.
Benefits
Increase in Knowledge: You will work on new technology in the field of privacy and security. Challenging situations will teach you a lot and improve your knowledge. Thus, you can work with big companies as well.
Examination Topics
Clinical Documentation (14-18%)
Diagnosis Coding (28-32%)
Procedure Coding (28-32%)
Reporting Requirements for Inpatient Services (6-10%)
Reporting Requirements for Outpatient Services (6-10%)
Data Quality Management (3-7%)
Privacy, Confidentiality, Legal, and Ethical Issues (1-5%)