Ccsp certification

Overview

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Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-based(CCS-P®,)- Explore Further Coding Opportunities through Professional Certification

CCS-Ps are coding practitioners who:

• Specialize in physician-based settings such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, or specialty centers
• Review patient records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
• Possess in-depth knowledge of the CPT coding system and familiarity with the ICD-9-CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems
• Are experts in health information documentation, data integrity, and quality
• Play a critical role in a health provider's business operations, because patients' coded data is submitted to insurance companies or the government for expense reimbursement.

The employment outlook for CCS-Ps is highly favorable, considering the growth of managed care and the movement of health services delivery beyond the hospital setting. Professionals performing coding in a doctor's office, clinic, or similar setting should consider obtaining the CCS-P certification to testify to their capabilities. The CCS-P certification exam assesses mastery-level proficiency in coding rather than entry-level skills.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• By Credential: RHIA®,, RHIT®,, or CCS®, OR
• By Education: Completion of a coding training program that includes anatomy &, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced ICD diagnostic/procedural and CPT coding, OR
• By Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of related coding experience directly applying codes, OR
• By Credential with Experience: CCA®, plus one (1) year of coding experience directly applying codes, OR
• Other Coding credential from other certifying organization plus one (1) year coding experience directly applying codes.

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