CCS Certification Exam

Can you tell me about the Certified Coding Specialist exam pattern because I want to participate in this exam so want to know about this and tell me also the procedure of do participate in this exam

Here I am giving you Certified Coding Specialist exam pattern as below:-

Module
Data structures 30
OOPS & C++ 30
RDBMS 30
Software Engg 10
Total Marks 100

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I want to apply for CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) examination want details. Will you provide details and eligibility requirements for CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) examination so I can apply?

The CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) examination for medical coding certification consists of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions that are based on medical terminology and coding examples and that include questions based on pharmacology (drugs and the conditions they’re prescribed to treat).


These coding practitioners:

Review patients’ records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
Possess expertise in the ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems
Know medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology concepts
Work in a variety of settings

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements to apply for the exam can be met in several ways, including credentials held, education, and experience.

Candidates must meet one of the five eligibility requirements from the list below:

Hold the RHIA®, RHIT®, or CCS-P® credentials;

OR

Complete courses in all the following topics: anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced ICD diagnostic/procedural and CPT coding,

OR

Attain a minimum of two (2) years of related coding experience directly applying codes;

OR

Hold the CCA® credential plus one (1) year of coding experience directly applying codes;

OR

Hold a coding credential from another certifying organization plus one (1) year of coding experience directly applying codes.

Test cost:

Cost: Currently, the cost for CCS examinations is $299 for AHIMA members and $399 for non-members

Contact:

General Information:
Customer Relations: (800) 335-5535

Main Number: (312) 233-1100

Customer Relations Email: info@ahima.org

Fax: (312) 233-1500

Office Hours: 8am to 5pm (CST) Monday through Friday

Phone Inquiry Hours: 7am to 7pm (CST) Monday through Friday

Mailing Address:
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5809

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