Sunday, December 6, 2009

Certifications - Medical Coding AAPC/AHIMA

Certification is necessary to be a Qualified Medical Coder. As in todays, healthcare industry we can see a high demand for Qualified medical coders. Medical coders with certification and experience are in good demand and can earn good.
There are two main organization, where you can get certified AAPC and AHIMA.
AAPC stands for Americal Academy of Professional Coders. There are different certifications and you can go for the certification as per your requirement. You can visit the below link to he list of the certifications.
AHIMA stands for American Health Information Management Association, which provides different certifications. you can visit the below link to check for the certifications programs.
Some of the Certifications Listed below for your quick reference:
AHIMA CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications Available:
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Certified Coding Specialist—Physician-based (CCS-P)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA

AAPC
Certifications Available:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
CPC- A Apprentice
CPC-H Apprentice

Specialty Credential Examinations
The American Academy of Professional Coders offers specialty credentialing for:
Evaluation and Management Specialist (EMS)
General Surgery Specialist (GSS)
Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist (OGS)
Orthopedics Specialist (OS)
Emergency Medicine Specialist (EDS)
Cardiology Specialist (CS


Radiology Certified Coders
The purpose of the RCCB® credentialing program is to:
Establish the body of knowledge for radiology coders
Assess the level of knowledge demonstrated by radiology coders in a valid and reliable manner
Encourage professional growth in the field of radiology coding
Formally recognize individuals who meet the requirements set by RCCB®
Serve the public and the medical community by encouraging quality radiology coding services

AACCA Clinical Coder and Auditor Certifications
AACCA Certification Categories
Certified RN-Coder®/Clinical Coder
Certified Medical Coder (CMC)® - Technical Coders (non-clinical)

Association of Registered Medical Professionals
Registered Medical Coder - Associate
Registered Medical Coder
Registered Medical Manager

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