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        Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
        Certification Description
        Coding accuracy is highly important to healthcare organizations, and has an impact on revenues and describing health outcomes. In fact, certification has become an implicit industry standard. Accordingly, the CCS credential demonstrates a practitioner's tested data quality and integrity skills, and mastery of coding proficiency. Professionals experienced in coding inpatient and outpatient records should consider obtaining this certification.
        Certifying Organization
        American Health Information Management Association
        https://www.ahima.org/
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    No
        • More than two years of work experience required?    No
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 3 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    Yes
        • Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?    No
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        Certified Coding Specialist Website