After gaining practical field experience, students who complete this certificate curriculum may choose to sit for certification examinations sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA, 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 21st floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5800, 312-233-1100, http://www.ahima.org/certification/index.asp). Graduates will typically pursue the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) credentials. CCSs are professionals who work in a hospital or clinic setting classifying medical data from patient records, while CCS-Ps work in a smaller physician's office or medical practice. |
