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Does the Medical Coding Pprogram certify me as a Certified Professional Coder?

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Does the Medical Coding Pprogram certify me as a Certified Professional Coder?

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No, it does not. If you are inexperienced in the medical field, you can sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) AHIMA exam. In order to become a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), you must sit for the CPC exam and successfully pass it; or you can sit for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) AHIMA exam or the CCS-P (Physican-based) AHIMA exam and successfully pass it . While this program is designed to prepare you for the exam, you may need additional work experience or education to be fully prepared for the exam. Each student comes from a different background and has a different level of experience. Your readiness for the exam will depend on a variety of factors. You may learn more about becoming a CPC or CCA/CCS/CCS-P by visiting the following web sites: AAPC–www.aapc.com and AHIMA–www.ahima.org. These web sites will also provide you with additional information about testing dates and locations.