Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) FAQ
What is Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) Certification?
A Certified Coding Specialist CCS) is a health information technician who specializes in medical coding, also known as a medical coder. They evaluate patients’ medical information and include it into electronic health reports and databases based on a procedure coding system.
What is the full of the CCS?
The CCS stands for the Certified Coding Specialist.
What are the prerequisites for the CCS exam?
- Hold the RHIA®, RHIT®, or CCS-P® credentials;
- Complete courses in all the following topics: anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, intermediate/advanced ICD diagnostic/procedural and CPT coding, reimbursement methodology OR
- Attain a minimum of two years of related coding experience straight applying codes;
- Hold the CCA® credential plus one year of coding experience directly applying codes;
- Hold a coding credential from another certifying organization plus one year of coding experience directly applying codes.
How many numbers of questions are there in the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) exam?
There are 97 questions in total in the exam
What is the format of the CCS exam?
The questions of the CCS exam are available in the form of multiple choice.
What time will be given to complete the CCS exam?
The candidate will be given a period of 4 hours to complete their exam.
What are the passing marks for the examination?
The candidate should get at least 80% in order to pass the CCS exam.
What are the registration charges for the examination?
The registration fee for the CCS exam is USD $399 for the non-members of AHIMA.
How to register for the examination ?
To register for the examination, follow the following steps:
- Go to the official website of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®).
- Click on Apply for the examination.
- Follow the prompt. Make the payment and complete the registration.
- Once the registration is complete you will receive a confirmation mail from AHMA.
