Hello, my name is Martha. I have completed a medical coding and billing course online within the last several weeks. My question is which certification should I try to obtain? My instructor recommended the "Certified Coding Assistant". I can not find this test at all. I can, however, find the "Certified Coding Associate" examination through AHIMA. Should I try that one? Can I take one of the ones offered through AAPC? I have no experience in coding. I do have experience in health care as I was a Patient Care Tech for several years and did fill in at times as unit secretary when needed. I moved to another state and changed career fields to being a veterinary assistant for five years. I feel pretty confident in the material and I really want to do this as a career as I know it will challenge me daily and I'll be learning new things in this ever changing field. When learning the EHR and billing portion, I loved it and felt pretty confident in it. I do not have an associate's degree either. I would like some guidance. I do want to find work but also want to be certified as well. Thank you!