2. What is Medical Coding
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Medical Coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis,
procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal
medical alphanumeric codes.
Medical coders assign standard codes using CPT, ICD 10 &
HCPCS Classification system.
Accurate medical coding is essential to the healthcare industry. It
is how claims for payment are reported for appropriate
reimbursement of provided medically necessary services.
In practice, medical coding is primarily used to file healthcare
claims, but the data contained in these claims has further uses for
accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, long after individual
claims are paid.
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FACT: Medical
coding jobs are
projected to
increase by 22%
through 2022.
Professional certified medical coders are employed by
hospitals, physician group and individual practices, skilled
nursing facilities, laboratories, outpatient clinics, ambulatory
surgical centers, home health agencies, durable medical
equipment suppliers, and mental health facilities.
When medically necessary healthcare services are provided,
medical coders are employed.
After they have mastered their core competencies, certified
medical coders ply their trade in numerous settings in which
they build successful and rewarding careers.
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4. The two main certifications today are AAPC's Certified Professional
Coder (CPC) credential, and AHIMA's Certified Coding Specialist
(CCS) credential.
Two most valuable certifications are:
CPC/CPC-A from AAPC
CCA/CCS from AHIMA
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Which Certification is required to become
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5. CPC: Certified Professional Coder
Certified Professional Coder certification (CPC®), the most
recognized medical coding certification in the healthcare
industry.
• The CPC is the gold standard for medical coding
• Over 105,000 certified professionals
• CPC credential holders maintain compliance and profitability
within medical practices through accurate medical coding and
documentation.
• CPC credential certified by AAPC®
Exam Information:
Number of Question: 150 MCQs
Duration: 5 Hrs 40 Min
Exam Type : Open Book Exam (Pencil & Paper)
Schedule : Every Month
Eligibility:
High School/Diploma
Recertification:
After every 2 years
On submission of 36 CEUs
Exam Fee:
Examination Fee : USD 500 (with FREE 1 re-
take)
AAPC Membership Fee : USD 150/-
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6. CCS: Certified Coding Specialist
by AHIMA
Certified Coding Specialists are mastery-level
professionals skilled in classifying medical data from
patient records, generally in the hospital setting.
These coding practitioners:
• Review patients’ records and assign numeric codes for
each diagnosis and procedure
• Possess expertise in the ICD-10-CM and CPT coding
systems
• Are knowledgeable about medical terminology, disease
processes, and pharmacology.
Eligibility:
Candidates must meet one of the following eligibility
requirements:
By Credential: RHIA®, RHIT®, or CCS-P® OR
By Education: Completion of a coding training
program that includes anatomy & physiology, path
physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology,
reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced
ICD diagnostic/procedural and CPT coding; OR
By Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of related
coding experience directly applying codes; OR
By Credential with Experience: CCA® plus one (1)
year of coding experience directly applying codes; OR
Other Coding credential from other certifying
organization plus one (1) year coding experience
directly applying codes.
Exam Information:
• Duration: 4 Hrs
• 81 MCQs, 8 Multiple Select, 12
Medical Record Cases
• Passing Score 300 out of 400
• PEARSON VUE Test center
Exam Fees:
Member Price: $299
Non-member price: $399
Recertification:
Valid for 2 Years
20 CEUs
Recertification Fees $ 50/-
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