CCS-P

Online Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based Course

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2.5 Million
10 year Job Growth
$41,000
AVG. STARTING SALARY1
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Professional Coder

Issuing Authority

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Founded in 1928, AHIMA is the premier association of health information management (HIM) professionals worldwide. Serving 52 affiliated component state associations and more than 103,000 health information professionals, AHIMA is the leading authority for “HIM knowledge” and widely respected for its esteemed credentials and rigorous professional education and training.

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The CCS-P certification is a mastery-level coding credential that prepares you to become a physician-based Certified Coding Specialist. Accredited through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the CCS-P exam is nationally recognized and can lead to a career in coding.

The CCS-P certification is a mastery-level coding credential that prepares you to become a physician-based Certified Coding Specialist. Accredited through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the CCS-P exam is nationally recognized and can lead to a career in coding.

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Program Comparisons

MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.

MedCertsCommunity CollegeOnline College
Program & Tuition Cost$4,000 averageUp to $20,000$3,000 average
Exam Fees, Books & MaterialsIncludedUp to $750Up to $750
Job Ready In3–6 months24–48 months3–6 months
Schedule FlexibilityOn-demand 24/7Set class scheduleOn-demand 24/7
Travel RequirementsNone: 100% onlineOn-campus classroomsNone: 100% online
Student SupportPersonal Advisors: text, call, and email accessProfessors: scheduled office hoursSupport inbox
Career CoachingExam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careersExam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirementsExam-specific only
Content Delivery3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learningProfessor lecturesVaries: typically videos and presentations

This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.

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Certification

Skills Gained

  • Specialize in physician-based settings such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics or specialty centers
  • Review patient records and assign numeric/alphanumeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of the CPT coding system and familiarity with the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems
  • Become an expert in health information documentation, data integrity, and quality
  • Play a critical role in a health provider’s business operations, because patients’ coded data is submitted to insurance companies or the government for expense reimbursement

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Career Pathways

Attainable Jobs

Professional Medical Coder

Medical coding specialists work in clinics and physicians’ offices to obtain accurate reimbursement for healthcare claims. They utilize specialized medical classification software or coding manuals to assign procedure and diagnosis codes to providers’ services for insurance billing.

$28,000 – $56,000

Estimated Salary1

Coding Specialist

Medical coding specialists work in clinics and physicians’ offices to obtain accurate reimbursement for healthcare claims. They utilize specialized medical classification software or coding manuals to assign procedure and diagnosis codes to providers’ services for insurance billing.

$30000 – $64000

Estimated Salary1

Professional Fee Coder

Medical coding specialists work in clinics and physicians’ offices to obtain accurate reimbursement for healthcare claims. They utilize specialized medical classification software or coding manuals to assign procedure and diagnosis codes to providers’ services for insurance billing.

$28,000 – $56,000

Estimated Salary1

1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.