This course prepares you for two certifications in the field of medical billing and coding.

1. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) issues the following credential:

                CCA – Certified Coding Associate

1. The CCA should be viewed as the starting point for an individual entering a career as a coder

(CCS – Certified Coding Specialist & CCS-P Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based exams demonstrate mastery level skills.  The CCA should strive for to advance his or her career)

For more information please visit AHIMA’s website at: http://www.ahima.org/certification/default.aspx

1. The National Health-career Association (NHA) issues the following credential:

                CBCS – Certified Billing and Coding Specialist

1. The CBCS should be viewed as a starting point for an individual entering a career as a coder

(The NHA offers additional certifications relative to the medical office environment to enhance your skill-set in areas such as CEHRS – Electronic Health Records Specialist , CMT – Certified                       Medical Transcriptionist, and CMAA – Certified medical Administrative Assistant)

For more information please visit NHA’s website at: http://www.nhanow.com/