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Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Advanced Coding Specialist Certification Description You know your specialty in-and-out and all the regulations surrounding it. Become an Advanced Coding Specialist (ACS). The ACS is aimed at specialty coders with 3-5 years of experience and more! Certifying Organization Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Advanced Coding Specialist Website
Certified Coding Specialist 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 http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Coding Specialist Website
Certified Coding Specialist--Physician-based Certification Description The employment outlook for CCS-Ps is highly favorable, considering the growth of managed care and the movement of health services delivery beyond the hospital setting. Professionals performing coding in a doctor's office, clinic, or similar setting should consider obtaining the CCS-P certification to testify to their capabilities. The CCS-P certification exam assesses mastery-level proficiency in coding rather than entry-level skills. Certifying Organization American Health Information Management Association http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Coding Specialist--Physician-based Website
Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification Description EHR Specialist's duties will vary with size and specialty of the facility in which they may work. Many can specialize in varying areas or one aspect of the EHR such as entry level coders, encoding within a hospital setting, abstractors and or coding specialist, HIPAA Compliance Officers or HIM (Health Information Managers) and be over entire departments within larger healthcare facilities Certifying Organization National Healthcareer Association http://www.nhanow.com/home Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist Website
Certified Health Data Analyst Certification Description CHDA-credentialed professionals exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels, both internal and external. With emphasis on the use of electronic health records, the healthcare industry continues to become more data-driven, making health data analysts more valuable than ever. Certifying Organization American Health Information Management Association http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No Certified Health Data Analyst Website
Certified Healthcare Access Associate Certification Description The Certified Healthcare Access Associate program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of patient access services. Certifying Organization National Association of Healthcare Access Management http://www.naham.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Healthcare Access Associate Website
Certified Healthcare Access Manager Certification Description The Certified Healthcare Access Manager program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of patient access services. Certifying Organization National Association of Healthcare Access Management http://www.naham.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Healthcare Access Manager Website
Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist Certification Description The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) exam is based on the AHDI Medical Transcriptionist Job Descriptions and the competencies outlined in the AHDI Core Competencies and the AHDI Model Curriculum. It is a voluntary credentialing exam for individuals who wish to become Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialists. The CHDS exam is designed to assess competency in healthcare documentation by determining if a candidate has the core knowledge and skills needed to practice healthcare documentation effectively in a multi-specialty acute care facility, where variable specialties, document types, and difficulty of dictation necessitate an advanced level of clinical knowledge and interpretive ability. Certifying Organization Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity http://www.ahdionline.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist Website
Certified in Health Care Compliance Certification Description The CHC is a professional with knowledge of relevant regulations and expertise in compliance processes sufficient to assist the healthcare industry to understand and address legal obligations, and promote organizational integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs. Certifying Organization Health Care Compliance Association http://www.hcca-info.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified in Health Care Compliance Website
Certified Inpatient Coder Certification Description The inpatient medical coding certification standard, CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), is the only certification dedicated exclusively to inpatient hospital/facility coding. The CIC validates expert level knowledge and experience in abstracting information from the medical record for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, and specialized payment knowledge in MS-DRGs and Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS). Invest in your future with the CIC™ certification-certified coders earn 40% more than non-credentialed coders. Certifying Organization American Academy of Professional Coders https://www.aapc.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Inpatient Coder Website
Certified Medical Audit Specialist Certification Description Through our professional association, we are proud to promote excellence and visibility by providing you the ability to earn the designation of Certified Medical Audit Specialist (CMAS). Its designation demonstrates an acquired body of knowledge and expertise in the field of medical audit. Certifying Organization American Association of Medical Audit Specialists http://www.aamas.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Medical Audit Specialist Website
Certified Medical Compliance Officer Certification Description The Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO) credential signifies targeted expertise in the implementation and management of a compliance program for small to medium-sized medical offices, third-party billing companies, DME companies, hospices and home health agencies. These experts understand the importance of compliance and possess the tactical skills to implement a customized program designed to fit their organization. CMCO-credentialed professionals know how to evaluate and fix problems to keep the facility compliant with current standards. Certifying Organization Practice Management Institute http://www.pmimd.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Medical Compliance Officer Website
Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist Certification Description Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialists (CMRS) are skilled in facilitating the claims paying process from the time a service is rendered by a health care provider until the balance is paid. The CMRS is knowledgeable in ICD9, CPT4 and HCPCS Coding, Medical Terminology, Insurance claims and billing, appeals and denials, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, OIG Compliance, information and web technology, reimbursement, and much more. CMRS Billers play a critical role in a health care provider's daily business operations. Certifying Organization American Medical Billing Association http://www.ambanet.net/AMBA.htm Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist Website
Certified Professional Compliance Officer Certification Description As an individual holding the AAPC's Certified Professional Compliance Officer - CPCO credential, you have demonstrated an understanding of the key requirements needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor a healthcare compliance program for your practice based on governmental regulatory guidelines - including internal compliance reviews, audits, risk assessments, and staff education and training. Certifying Organization American Academy of Professional Coders https://www.aapc.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional Compliance Officer Website
Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records Certifying Organization Health IT Certification http://www.healthitcertification.com/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records Website
Certified Professional in Health Information Exchange Certifying Organization Health IT Certification http://www.healthitcertification.com/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional in Health Information Exchange Website
Certified Professional in Health Information Technology Certifying Organization Health IT Certification http://www.healthitcertification.com/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional in Health Information Technology Website
Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems Certification Description CPHIMS is a professional certification program for healthcare information and management systems professionals. Individuals who meet eligibility criteria and successfully complete the CPHIMS exam are designated a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS). Certifying Organization Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society http://www.himss.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems Website
Certified Professional Medical Auditor Certification Description Medical auditing is a critical piece to compliant and profitable physician practices. As a Certified Professional Medical Auditor, you will be able to use your proven knowledge of coding and documentation guidelines to improve your or another practice's revenue cycle. Certifying Organization American Academy of Professional Coders https://www.aapc.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional Medical Auditor Website
Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist Certification Description This exam is intended for revenue cycle staff with responsibilities in patient access, billing, account resolution, denial management, collections, cash posting, customer service, and self-pay collections. The exam focuses on knowledge required in revenue cycle functional areas including registration (front desk), billing, and credit & collections. Although Specialist Certification is not a pre-requisite for Professional level certification, it is designed as a rung on the AAHAM certification ladder to the Professional certification for those interested in pursuing the next level in their career path. Certifying Organization American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management http://www.aaham.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist Website
Certified Revenue Integrity Professional Certification Description The Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP) exam is intended for anyone in the revenue cycle industry to help ensure that facilities effectively manage their charge master, and bill and document appropriately for all services rendered to a patient. This certification requires an in-depth, working knowledge of various revenue cycle areas and proper skill sets needed to increase revenue and reimbursement for facilities. It also ensures that proper charging takes place to maintain compliance within the insurance payer programs. Certifying Organization American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management http://www.aaham.org Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Revenue Integrity Professional Website
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder Certification Description A Certified Risk Adjustment Coder has proven by rigorous examination and experience that they know how to read a medical chart and assign the correct diagnosis (ICD-10-CM) codes for a wide variety of clinical cases and services for risk adjustment models. Certifying Organization American Academy of Professional Coders https://www.aapc.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Risk Adjustment Coder Website
Certified Surgical Foot & Ankle Coder Certification Description The Certified Surgical Foot & Ankle Coder exam was developed by AAPC in cooperation with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) to provide a means for professional coders, podiatrists, orthopedists, and billing staff to demonstrate their expertise in coding medical services and surgical procedures performed on the foot and ankle. Certifying Organization American Academy of Professional Coders https://www.aapc.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Surgical Foot & Ankle Coder Website
Certified Tumor Registrar Certifying Organization National Cancer Registrars Association https://www.ncra-usa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Tumor Registrar Website
Healthcare Research Compliance Certification Certification Description The examination is designed to test a well-defined body of knowledge representative of professional practice in the discipline. Successful completion of a certification examination verifies broad-based knowledge in the discipline being tested. Certifying Organization Health Care Compliance Association http://www.hcca-info.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Healthcare Research Compliance Certification Website
Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis Certification Description If you're a home health care coder, you can become certified with the Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) exam. This credential is designed for home care coders with two years of coding experience. Certifying Organization Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis Website
Nationally Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist Certification Description The Insurance and Coding Specialist can find a rewarding position as a health insurance claims processor or coder in a medical office practice. The Examination content areas include medical billing procedures, insurance claims processing, medical terminology, CPT coding, ICD-9-CM Coding, and HCPCS Level II coding. Certifying Organization National Center for Competency Testing https://www.ncctinc.com/default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Nationally Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist Website
Nationally Certified Medical Office Assistant Certification Description Medical Office Assistants typically perform administrative duties for health care providers in office settings, although some may also perform basic clinical tasks (as allowed by state laws). Their responsibilities will vary by employer, but may include answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing medical records, completing insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, and handling billing or bookkeeping. Certifying Organization National Center for Competency Testing https://www.ncctinc.com/default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Nationally Certified Medical Office Assistant Website
Registered Health Information Administrator Certification Description Job opportunities for RHIAs exist in multiple settings throughout the healthcare industry. These include the continuum of care delivery organizations, including hospitals, multispecialty clinics and physician practices, long-term care, mental health, and other ambulatory care settings. The profession has seen significant expansion in nonpatient care settings, with careers in managed care and insurance companies, software vendors, consulting services, government agencies, education, and pharmaceutical companies. Certifying Organization American Health Information Management Association http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Registered Health Information Administrator Website
Registered Health Information Technician Certification Description With experience, the RHIT credential holds solid potential for advancement to management positions, especially when combined with a bachelor's degree. Although most RHITs work in hospitals, they are also found in other healthcare settings including office-based physician practices, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities, and public health agencies. In fact, RHITs may be employed in any organization that uses patient data or health information, such as pharmaceutical companies, law and insurance firms, and health product vendors. Certifying Organization American Health Information Management Association http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Registered Health Information Technician Website
Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist Certification Description The Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) exam is based on the AHDI Medical Transcriptionist Job Descriptions and the competencies outlined in the AHDI Core Competencies and the AHDI Model Curriculum. It is a voluntary credentialing exam for individuals who wish to become Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialists. The RHDS exam is designed to assess competency in healthcare documentation by determining if a candidate has the core knowledge and skills needed to practice healthcare documentation effectively in today's healthcare environment. Certifying Organization Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity http://www.ahdionline.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist Website
Specialty Coding Professional Certification Description Certification is available for coders and clinicians within physician offices or facilities, within home care organizations, for compliance officers. The SCP is aimed at specialty coders who have about two years experience. Certifying Organization Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Specialty Coding Professional Website

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

Certification Description
You know your specialty in-and-out and all the regulations surrounding it. Become an Advanced Coding Specialist (ACS). The ACS is aimed at specialty coders with 3-5 years of experience and more!

Certifying Organization
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance
http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Advanced Coding Specialist Website

Certified Coding Specialist

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
http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Coding Specialist Website

Certified Coding Specialist--Physician-based

Certification Description
The employment outlook for CCS-Ps is highly favorable, considering the growth of managed care and the movement of health services delivery beyond the hospital setting. Professionals performing coding in a doctor's office, clinic, or similar setting should consider obtaining the CCS-P certification to testify to their capabilities. The CCS-P certification exam assesses mastery-level proficiency in coding rather than entry-level skills.

Certifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association
http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Coding Specialist--Physician-based Website

Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist

Certification Description
EHR Specialist's duties will vary with size and specialty of the facility in which they may work. Many can specialize in varying areas or one aspect of the EHR such as entry level coders, encoding within a hospital setting, abstractors and or coding specialist, HIPAA Compliance Officers or HIM (Health Information Managers) and be over entire departments within larger healthcare facilities

Certifying Organization
National Healthcareer Association
http://www.nhanow.com/home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist Website

Certified Health Data Analyst

Certification Description
CHDA-credentialed professionals exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels, both internal and external. With emphasis on the use of electronic health records, the healthcare industry continues to become more data-driven, making health data analysts more valuable than ever.

Certifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association
http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Certified Health Data Analyst Website

Certified Healthcare Access Associate

Certification Description
The Certified Healthcare Access Associate program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of patient access services.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Healthcare Access Management
http://www.naham.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Healthcare Access Associate Website

Certified Healthcare Access Manager

Certification Description
The Certified Healthcare Access Manager program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of patient access services.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Healthcare Access Management
http://www.naham.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Healthcare Access Manager Website

Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist

Certification Description
The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) exam is based on the AHDI Medical Transcriptionist Job Descriptions and the competencies outlined in the AHDI Core Competencies and the AHDI Model Curriculum. It is a voluntary credentialing exam for individuals who wish to become Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialists. The CHDS exam is designed to assess competency in healthcare documentation by determining if a candidate has the core knowledge and skills needed to practice healthcare documentation effectively in a multi-specialty acute care facility, where variable specialties, document types, and difficulty of dictation necessitate an advanced level of clinical knowledge and interpretive ability.

Certifying Organization
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
http://www.ahdionline.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist Website

Certified in Health Care Compliance

Certification Description
The CHC is a professional with knowledge of relevant regulations and expertise in compliance processes sufficient to assist the healthcare industry to understand and address legal obligations, and promote organizational integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs.

Certifying Organization
Health Care Compliance Association
http://www.hcca-info.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified in Health Care Compliance Website

Certified Inpatient Coder

Certification Description
The inpatient medical coding certification standard, CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), is the only certification dedicated exclusively to inpatient hospital/facility coding. The CIC validates expert level knowledge and experience in abstracting information from the medical record for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, and specialized payment knowledge in MS-DRGs and Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS). Invest in your future with the CIC™ certification-certified coders earn 40% more than non-credentialed coders.

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Professional Coders
https://www.aapc.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Inpatient Coder Website

Certified Medical Audit Specialist

Certification Description
Through our professional association, we are proud to promote excellence and visibility by providing you the ability to earn the designation of Certified Medical Audit Specialist (CMAS). Its designation demonstrates an acquired body of knowledge and expertise in the field of medical audit.

Certifying Organization
American Association of Medical Audit Specialists
http://www.aamas.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Medical Audit Specialist Website

Certified Medical Compliance Officer

Certification Description
The Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO) credential signifies targeted expertise in the implementation and management of a compliance program for small to medium-sized medical offices, third-party billing companies, DME companies, hospices and home health agencies. These experts understand the importance of compliance and possess the tactical skills to implement a customized program designed to fit their organization. CMCO-credentialed professionals know how to evaluate and fix problems to keep the facility compliant with current standards.

Certifying Organization
Practice Management Institute
http://www.pmimd.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Medical Compliance Officer Website

Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist

Certification Description
Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialists (CMRS) are skilled in facilitating the claims paying process from the time a service is rendered by a health care provider until the balance is paid. The CMRS is knowledgeable in ICD9, CPT4 and HCPCS Coding, Medical Terminology, Insurance claims and billing, appeals and denials, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, OIG Compliance, information and web technology, reimbursement, and much more. CMRS Billers play a critical role in a health care provider's daily business operations.

Certifying Organization
American Medical Billing Association
http://www.ambanet.net/AMBA.htm

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist Website

Certified Professional Compliance Officer

Certification Description
As an individual holding the AAPC's Certified Professional Compliance Officer - CPCO credential, you have demonstrated an understanding of the key requirements needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor a healthcare compliance program for your practice based on governmental regulatory guidelines - including internal compliance reviews, audits, risk assessments, and staff education and training.

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Professional Coders
https://www.aapc.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Compliance Officer Website

Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records

Certifying Organization
Health IT Certification
http://www.healthitcertification.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records Website

Certified Professional in Health Information Exchange

Certifying Organization
Health IT Certification
http://www.healthitcertification.com/

Certified Professional in Health Information Exchange Website

Certified Professional in Health Information Technology

Certifying Organization
Health IT Certification
http://www.healthitcertification.com/

Certified Professional in Health Information Technology Website

Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems

Certification Description
CPHIMS is a professional certification program for healthcare information and management systems professionals. Individuals who meet eligibility criteria and successfully complete the CPHIMS exam are designated a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS).

Certifying Organization
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
http://www.himss.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems Website

Certified Professional Medical Auditor

Certification Description
Medical auditing is a critical piece to compliant and profitable physician practices. As a Certified Professional Medical Auditor, you will be able to use your proven knowledge of coding and documentation guidelines to improve your or another practice's revenue cycle.

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Professional Coders
https://www.aapc.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Medical Auditor Website

Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist

Certification Description
This exam is intended for revenue cycle staff with responsibilities in patient access, billing, account resolution, denial management, collections, cash posting, customer service, and self-pay collections. The exam focuses on knowledge required in revenue cycle functional areas including registration (front desk), billing, and credit & collections. Although Specialist Certification is not a pre-requisite for Professional level certification, it is designed as a rung on the AAHAM certification ladder to the Professional certification for those interested in pursuing the next level in their career path.

Certifying Organization
American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
http://www.aaham.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist Website

Certified Revenue Integrity Professional

Certification Description
The Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP) exam is intended for anyone in the revenue cycle industry to help ensure that facilities effectively manage their charge master, and bill and document appropriately for all services rendered to a patient. This certification requires an in-depth, working knowledge of various revenue cycle areas and proper skill sets needed to increase revenue and reimbursement for facilities. It also ensures that proper charging takes place to maintain compliance within the insurance payer programs.

Certifying Organization
American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
http://www.aaham.org

Certified Revenue Integrity Professional Website

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder

Certification Description
A Certified Risk Adjustment Coder has proven by rigorous examination and experience that they know how to read a medical chart and assign the correct diagnosis (ICD-10-CM) codes for a wide variety of clinical cases and services for risk adjustment models.

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Professional Coders
https://www.aapc.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder Website

Certified Surgical Foot & Ankle Coder

Certification Description
The Certified Surgical Foot & Ankle Coder exam was developed by AAPC in cooperation with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) to provide a means for professional coders, podiatrists, orthopedists, and billing staff to demonstrate their expertise in coding medical services and surgical procedures performed on the foot and ankle.

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Professional Coders
https://www.aapc.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Surgical Foot & Ankle Coder Website

Certified Tumor Registrar

Certifying Organization
National Cancer Registrars Association
https://www.ncra-usa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

Certified Tumor Registrar Website

Healthcare Research Compliance Certification

Certification Description
The examination is designed to test a well-defined body of knowledge representative of professional practice in the discipline. Successful completion of a certification examination verifies broad-based knowledge in the discipline being tested.

Certifying Organization
Health Care Compliance Association
http://www.hcca-info.org/

Healthcare Research Compliance Certification Website

Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis

Certification Description
If you're a home health care coder, you can become certified with the Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) exam. This credential is designed for home care coders with two years of coding experience.

Certifying Organization
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance
http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/

Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis Website

Nationally Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist

Certification Description
The Insurance and Coding Specialist can find a rewarding position as a health insurance claims processor or coder in a medical office practice. The Examination content areas include medical billing procedures, insurance claims processing, medical terminology, CPT coding, ICD-9-CM Coding, and HCPCS Level II coding.

Certifying Organization
National Center for Competency Testing
https://www.ncctinc.com/default.aspx

Nationally Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist Website

Nationally Certified Medical Office Assistant

Certification Description
Medical Office Assistants typically perform administrative duties for health care providers in office settings, although some may also perform basic clinical tasks (as allowed by state laws). Their responsibilities will vary by employer, but may include answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing medical records, completing insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, and handling billing or bookkeeping.

Certifying Organization
National Center for Competency Testing
https://www.ncctinc.com/default.aspx

Nationally Certified Medical Office Assistant Website

Registered Health Information Administrator

Certification Description
Job opportunities for RHIAs exist in multiple settings throughout the healthcare industry. These include the continuum of care delivery organizations, including hospitals, multispecialty clinics and physician practices, long-term care, mental health, and other ambulatory care settings. The profession has seen significant expansion in nonpatient care settings, with careers in managed care and insurance companies, software vendors, consulting services, government agencies, education, and pharmaceutical companies.

Certifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association
http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Health Information Administrator Website

Registered Health Information Technician

Certification Description
With experience, the RHIT credential holds solid potential for advancement to management positions, especially when combined with a bachelor's degree. Although most RHITs work in hospitals, they are also found in other healthcare settings including office-based physician practices, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities, and public health agencies. In fact, RHITs may be employed in any organization that uses patient data or health information, such as pharmaceutical companies, law and insurance firms, and health product vendors.

Certifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association
http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Health Information Technician Website

Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist

Certification Description
The Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) exam is based on the AHDI Medical Transcriptionist Job Descriptions and the competencies outlined in the AHDI Core Competencies and the AHDI Model Curriculum. It is a voluntary credentialing exam for individuals who wish to become Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialists. The RHDS exam is designed to assess competency in healthcare documentation by determining if a candidate has the core knowledge and skills needed to practice healthcare documentation effectively in today's healthcare environment.

Certifying Organization
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
http://www.ahdionline.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist Website

Specialty Coding Professional

Certification Description
Certification is available for coders and clinicians within physician offices or facilities, within home care organizations, for compliance officers. The SCP is aimed at specialty coders who have about two years experience.

Certifying Organization
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance
http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/

Specialty Coding Professional Website

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