This badge was issued to Famey Lockwood on 28 Dec 2007.
Expires on 31 Dec 2025
Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-based (CCS-P®)
Issued by
AHIMA
Earners of the (CCS-P®) credential specialize in physician-based settings such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, or specialty centers. They are competent in reviewing patient records and assigning numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. They possess in-depth knowledge of the CPT coding system and familiarity with the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems. They are experts in health information documentation, data integrity, and quality
Additional DetailsSkills
- CPT Coding
- Data Integrity
- HCPCS Level II Coding
- Health Information Documentation
- ICD-10-CM
- Medical Coding
- Medical Records
- Physician Based Coding
Earning Criteria
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Score a passing grade on the Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-based(CCS-P®) exam
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Must complete one of the following to be eligible for the exam:
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Complete all of the following courses: anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced ICD diagnostic/procedural and CPT coding
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Minimum of two years of related coding experience directly applying codes
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Other Coding credential from other certifying organization plus one year coding experience directly applying codes