Certified Coding Specialists (CCS)

Course Objectives: Elucidate the flow of health information within departments of a facility and provide an overview of the payment systemsDefine the roles and responsibilities of a coder and coding guidelines in both in- and out-patient facilitiesDiscuss the steps of health-record documents interpretation with the participants knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, and medical terminologyDefine reimbursement methodologies and documentation rules and regulationsAcquire knowledge and skills and practice questions to pass the CCS examination administered by AHIMA Who can attend : Medical Coding practitioners

Job Roles

Medical Billing/Coding Specialist, Coding Associate, Medical Records Coder

Pre-requestes

Candidates must meet one of the following eligibility requirements: 1. By Credential: RHIA®, RHIT®, or CCS-P® OR 2. By Education: The following courses MUST be completed; anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimburs

Advancement

None

Validity

2 years

Fees

Exam Price: Member : $155.0 Non Member: $185.00