AAPC

Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center Coder (CASCC)™

Experienced ambulatory surgery center coders are encouraged to sit for the CASCC exam. CASCC certification demonstrates proficiency navigating operative reports and applying ASC rules for reimbursement, such as multiple, device-intensive, and discontinued procedures.

Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder (CANPC)™

Experienced anesthesia and pain management coders are encouraged to sit for the CANPC exam. CANPC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting anesthesia and pain management services and procedures, and validates a medical coder's proficiency in surgical reporting and pain management.

Certified Cardiology Coder (CCC)™

Experienced cardiology coders are encouraged to sit for the CCC exam. CCC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, and HCPCS Level II codes, as well as modifiers, for cardiology services and procedures. This certification recognizes demonstrated skill reporting surgical procedures performed by cardiologists, such as heart catheterization, coronary interventions, pacemaker insertions, peripheral vascular procedures, etc.

Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder (CCVTC)™

Experienced cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coders are encouraged to sit for the CCVTC exam. CCVTC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and represents excellence in reporting surgical procedures performed by cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, such as cardiopulmonary bypass, PTCA, lung tumor ablation, etc.

Certified Documentation Expert Inpatient (CDEI)®

The Certified Documentation Expert Inpatient (CDEI) credential validates expertise in reviewing inpatient documentation for accuracy to support coding and clinical requirements. CDEI professionals provide feedback to providers to improve clinical documentation and facilitate ongoing documentation improvement to meet all requirements of the medical record.

Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO)®

The Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO) credential validates expertise in reviewing outpatient documentation for accuracy to support coding, quality measures, and clinical requirements. CDEO professionals give feedback to providers to improve clinical documentation and facilitate ongoing documentation improvement to meet all requirements of the medical record.

Certified Emergency Department Coder (CEDC)®

Experienced emergency department (ED) coders are encouraged to sit for the CEDC exam. CEDC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting ED services and procedures. The CEDC certification endorses excellence in coding the myriad procedures performed by ED physicians, such as thoracentesis, laceration repair, moderate sedation, fracture care, foreign body removal, etc.

Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC)®

Experienced evaluation and management (E/M) coders are encouraged to sit for the CEMC exam. CEMC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting evaluation and management services. The CEMC certification validates command of E/M medical decision making (MDM) and time guidelines, which pertain to multiple specialties.

Certified Family Practice Coder (CFPC)™

Experienced family practice coders are encouraged to sit for the CFPC exam. CFPC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting family practice services and procedures. The CFPC certification recognizes expertise in coding general medicine/family practice services and procedures, such as venipunctures, injections, EKGs, lesion excisions, foreign body removals, fracture care, etc.

Certified Gastroenterology Coder (CGIC)™

Experienced gastroenterology coders are encouraged to sit for the CGIC exam. CGIC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting gastroenterology services and procedures. The CGIC certification shows expert aptitude for coding procedures performed by gastroenterologists, such as colonoscopies, esophageal dilations, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), etc.

Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC)™

Experienced general surgery coders are encouraged to sit for the CGSC exam. CGSC certification represents expert ability to read and dissect operative notes and apply correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier coding assignment when reporting general surgery procedures, such as hernia repairs, breast procedures, transplants, etc.

Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder (CHONC)™

Experienced hematology and oncology coders are encouraged to sit for the CHONC exam. CHONC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting hematology and oncology services and procedures. CHONC certification validates expertise in coding of surgical procedures performed by hematologists and oncologists and auxiliary staff.

Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)®

The Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) credential is the only certification exclusively specialized in hospital and facility inpatient coding. This certification validates mastery in abstracting information from the medical record for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding. It also represents expert knowledge of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) and the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS).

Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC)®

Experienced interventional radiology cardiovascular coders are encouraged to sit for the CIRCC exam. CIRCC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct CPT® and HCPCS Level II codes, as well as modifiers, for interventional radiology cardiovascular services and procedures. Interventional radiology coding and charging error rates are known to be high for this radiology subspecialty.

Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder (COBGC)™

Experienced obstetrics-gynecology (ob-gyn) coders are encouraged to sit for the COBGC exam. COBGC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting ob-gyn services and procedures. COBGC certification validates coding proficiency for the spectrum of obstetric services — from antepartum care and delivery to postpartum care — and gynecological procedures that include hysterectomies, biopsies, colpopexies, etc.

Certified Ophthalmology Coder (COPC)®

Experienced ophthalmology coders are encouraged to sit for the COPC exam. COPC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting ophthalmology services and procedures. COPC certification recognizes demonstrated skill reporting procedures performed by ophthalmologists, such as cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, refractive surgery, cancer treatment, reconstructive surgery to repair trauma or birth conditions, etc.

Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder (COSC)™

Experienced orthopaedic surgery coders are encouraged to sit for the COSC exam. COSC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting orthopaedic surgery services and procedures. COSC certification endorses proficiency in coding orthopaedic procedures, including ACL reconstruction, joint, fusion, joint replacements, diskectomy, laminectomy, etc.

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)®

A COC certification demonstrates your mastery of outpatient hospital coding, including working knowledge of ambulatory payment classifications (APCs), payment status indicators, and Medicare severity-diagnosis-related groups (MS-DRGs).

Certified Pediatrics Coder (CPEDC)™

Experienced pediatrics coders are encouraged to sit for the CPEDC exam. CPEDC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting pediatrics services and procedures. CPEDC certification validates aptitude in coding services and procedures required in pediatric medicine, such as venipuncture, injections, vaccinations, vision testing, lesion excisions, foreign body removal, fracture care, etc.

Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM)®

The Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) credential is a logical next step for individuals with a lot of experience in many areas of healthcare and who are ready to advance their careers into a physician practice management position. Experienced practice managers will benefit from the broadened skillset and validation of their knowledge and expertise in this profession.

Certified Professional Biller (CPB)®

The Certified Professional Biller (CPB) credential demonstrates skills related to maintaining all aspects of the revenue cycle, particularly patient and payer billing and collections. Without expertise in medical billing and the nuances of payer requirements, healthcare provider reimbursement may be compromised.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)®

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is the gold standard for medical coding in a physician office setting. The CPC certification exam tests the competencies required to perform the job of a professional coder who specializes in coding for services performed by physicians and non-physician providers (eg, nurse practitioners and physician assistants).

Certified Professional Coder in Dermatology (CPCD)®

Experienced dermatology coders are encouraged to sit for the CPCD exam. CPCD certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting dermatology services and procedures.

Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)®

AAPC's Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) credential addresses the ever-growing compliance requirements of government laws, regulations, rules, and guidelines. Medical practices need staff who can develop, organize, manage, and direct the functions of a compliance department.

Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)®

Medical auditing is a critical piece to compliant and profitable physician practices. Whether the audit purpose is Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits, private payer denials, or just peace of mind, physicians have audits conducted regularly. The risks of being non-compliant with documentation and coding are too costly. As a CPMA, you will use your proven knowledge of coding and documentation guidelines to improve the revenue cycle of nearly all types of healthcare practices.

Certified Professional Medical Scribe (CPMS)®

A professional medical scribe documents all the information obtained by the provider during the encounter including the patient history, the physical observations of the exam, the provider’s assessment, and the plan of care. A medical scribe performs the administrative component of documentation to allow the provider to focus on the care of the patient.

Certified Revenue Cycle Management Specialist (RCMS)®

A Revenue Cycle Management Specialist holds a mid-level position that is responsible for understanding the healthcare revenue process life cycle. The role consists of analyzing and improving current processes, while evaluating the need for new process implementation. The processes include having a global understanding from patient access, authorization through the administrative process of clinical documentation improvement, coding, billing, operations, and back-end processes.

Certified Rheumatology Coder (CRHC)™

Experienced rheumatology coders are encouraged to sit for the CRHC exam. CRHC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting rheumatology services and procedures. CRHC certification validates coding proficiency in the medical field of rheumatology, including surgical procedures like trigger point injections, joint injections, synovial fluid analysis, viscosupplementation, etc.

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)®

Healthcare professionals earning their CRC credential possess demonstrated expertise in the complexity of diseases associated with chronic conditions and comorbidities, as well as mastery of ICD-10-CM guidelines and risk adjustment guidelines. As CRCs, they are equipped both to ensure clinical documentation accurately portrays the patient’s health status and to ensure all clinically documented diagnoses are properly reported.

Certified Urology Coder (CUC)™

Experienced urology coders are encouraged to sit for the CUC exam. CUC certification demonstrates proficiency applying correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier assignment when reporting urology services and procedures, such as urinalysis, cystoscopies, biopsies, prostatectomies, etc.