What are the best certifications for today's medical coders you ask?
CPC
www.aapc.com
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NOTE: PRACTICODE is only available at AAPC now.
Medical coders & billers may have different job requirements based on the needs of the employer, but most employers may require you to have industry certification.
Are Medical Coders & Billers the same?
Medical coders may or may not be involved in the medical billing aspect.
Medical coding/billing are often considered a single job, but they are two separate & distinct jobs.
Both the medical coder/biller work together to avoid insurance payment denials.
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CCO CREDENTIAL PATH TOOL:
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PLEASE NOTE:
AHIMA CCA is basically an apprentice credential you can not remove the A from.
The only requirement for the CCA is a high school diploma a coding course is only recommended. Employers just do not ask for the CCA & you will likely have to take & pay for a 2nd credential to make yourself more job marketable & get you the CCS keyword that will get your resume seen more.
A CAREER IN CODING:
CCO PROVEN PROCESS:
http://www.cco.us/cco-proven-process/
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If you are already certified Perhaps a 2nd credential.
If you have taken a full course with CCO previously please contact the CCO Help Desk for a great option to continue your education at CCO at a discounted rate by joining CCO Club Prime.
helpdesk.cco.us
How to Make a Six Figure Salary in Medical Coding
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential from the AAPC. ...
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential from the AHIMA. ..
CPC
Why Do Employers Look for the CPC Credential?
Medical coding accuracy is key to optimal, ethical reimbursement, which makes medical coders integral to the financial resources of every healthcare organization providing treatment and services to patients. For more than three decades, CPCs have established an unwavering reputation of excellence. The title of Certified Professional Coder therefore comes with high expectations, trust, and respect.Passing the CPC exam unequivocally demonstrates to employers that you possess:
- Expertise in assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office, as well as professional-fee coding as it pertains to facility settings (e.g., inpatient hospital)
- Sound knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to meet compliance requirements, such as establishing medical necessity, using modifiers appropriately, and observing bundling rules
- Proficiency across a wide range of services, including E/M, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, and medicine
- Thorough grasp of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to comprehend clinical documentation and code descriptors
- Understanding of how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice's reimbursement processes
CPC Exam - Certified Professional Coder - Medical Coding Certification
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is a highly trained certified medical coding professional. Get CPC certification and become a certified coding specialist.

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AAPC or AHIMA Certification
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Looking for Remote Coding Jobs? Look at Risk Adjustment or Complete Capture
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NOTE: PRACTICODE is only available at AAPC now.
Top List of Medical Coding Credentials
Medical coders & billers may have different job requirements based on the needs of the employer, but most employers may require you to have industry certification.
Are Medical Coders & Billers the same?
Medical coders may or may not be involved in the medical billing aspect.
Medical coding/billing are often considered a single job, but they are two separate & distinct jobs.
Both the medical coder/biller work together to avoid insurance payment denials.
Live with CCO #005 | HealthCon 2019 | How Billing and Coding Go Together
How Do I Start a Home-Based Medical Billing Business?
CCO CREDENTIAL PATH TOOL:

Complete List of CCO Courses, Reviews and Exams by Credential
Here is a list of all CCO Courses, Review Blitzes and Practice Exams listed by AAPC Credential.

PLEASE NOTE:
AHIMA CCA is basically an apprentice credential you can not remove the A from.
The only requirement for the CCA is a high school diploma a coding course is only recommended. Employers just do not ask for the CCA & you will likely have to take & pay for a 2nd credential to make yourself more job marketable & get you the CCS keyword that will get your resume seen more.
Can You Pass the CPC or CCS Exams Without a 2 or 4 Year Degree?
A CAREER IN CODING:
Constructing a Career in Coding - For The Record Magazine
Endorsed by the 30 state HIMAs, For The Record is the nation's leading newsmagazine for health information professionals such as Transcriptionists, Certified Medical Transcriptionists, Coding Specialists, HIM Educators, HIM Directors, HIT professionals, EHR, EMR, Information Systems Directors...
www.fortherecordmag.com
CCO PROVEN PROCESS:
http://www.cco.us/cco-proven-process/
How to Pass the CPC® Exam or Any AAPC Certification
AAPC 2019 Salary Survey:
Medical Coding Salary - Medical Billing And Coding Salary 2025
AAPC conducts an annual medical billing and coding salary survey where you can learn more about medical billing and coding salary trends.

If you are already certified Perhaps a 2nd credential.
If you have taken a full course with CCO previously please contact the CCO Help Desk for a great option to continue your education at CCO at a discounted rate by joining CCO Club Prime.
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How to Make a Six Figure Salary in Medical Coding