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Old 10-22-2009, 10:22 AM
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Is there such a credential? Just wondering
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Old 10-22-2009, 10:32 AM
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Check out AHIMA, they are more for the inpatient/facility side. CCS is usually the preferred credential for the inpatient side.

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Old 10-22-2009, 11:50 AM
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Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through AHIMA. Very tough exam!
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Old 10-22-2009, 12:04 PM
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Old 10-22-2009, 02:07 PM
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There is no such thing as a certified inpatient coder. Even the CCS tests on facility outpatient. I'm unaware of any coding exam or credential that rests solely on inpatient.
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Old 10-26-2009, 09:33 AM
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Default Certifed Inpatient coder

If you are talking about coding facility inpatient charges, yes there is a certification for that. Check out AHIMA, and the RHIT (registered health information technologists)
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