As a nurseeducator, I know how precious that resource is to them. Instructional Design Thought - v. TABLE OF CONTENTS. CHAPTER ONE -INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is the first line of defense against noncompliance and down-coding for any medical provider. Certified coders help prevent legal difficulties and ensure providers receive full reimbursement in a timely manner.
So, for the AAPC it is the CPC, certified professional coder exam. For AHIMA, it is certified coding specialist physician based credential. If you are looking for outpatient hospital based exams, for the AAPC, that is going to be your CPCH and for AHIMA, the outpatient aspect is part of their CCS exam.