What is certification for medical billing&coding?
Medical billers and coders must at least have a high school diploma or a GED before they can find employment. Most employers prefer to hire medical billers and coders with some college education and a certification.SignificanceThere are several certification options available to medical billing and coding professionals that can help improve employment opportunities and advance their careers.CertifiersCommunity colleges, the American Health Information Management Association and the American Academy of Professional Coders offer medical billing and coding certifications.AHIMAThe American Health Information Management Association offers the following certifications: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P).AAPCThe American Academy of Professional Coders offers the following certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), Certified Professional Coder-Payer
