Billing and Coding Certifications

Unit 3 Discussion

Requirement: 150 words in APA format, references search at Website

There are various coding and billing certifications available, each with their specific application and maintenance requirements. Conduct a search via the available certification bodies and review what types of certifications offered, the cost of obtaining a particular certification, requirements for eligibility, as well as the cost and requirements of maintaining the particular credential(s).

Suggested places to start include the American Health Information Management Association and the American Association of Coding Professionals:

Source: AHIMA. Retrieved from http://www.ahima.org/certification/exams?tabid=coding

Source: American Association of Coding Professionals. Retrieved from http://www.aapc.com/certification/

There are many other organizations as well including the NCAT, associations of billers, office managers, and specialty certifications. Feel free to explore all of these opportunities.

What particular credentials are you interested in and why? In your opinion, is the cost of the credential worth it? Will you need to gain additional experience or education in order to qualify for the credential?

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