{"id":7873,"date":"2021-06-09T13:33:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T13:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dean-vaughn.local\/?p=7873"},"modified":"2021-06-09T13:33:29","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T13:33:29","slug":"6-best-medical-coder-certifications-to-advance-your-medical-coding-job-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deanvaughn.com\/blog\/6-best-medical-coder-certifications-to-advance-your-medical-coding-job-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Medical Coder Certifications to Advance Your Medical Coding Job in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You became a medical coder and now you\u2019re telling yourself, \u201cnow what?\u201d While you don\u2019t need additional certifications in order to continue with your job, they can put you in the running for job advancement and salary raises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step for you to further your career as a medical coder is pursuing additional coder certifications which put you in the running for higher pay. In this article, we will outline the best certifications to have under your belt in 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We rounded up the certifications that boost salaries the most from different websites and compiled them all here. Whether you\u2019ve previously skimmed over other certifications or have no idea, read below to learn more:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This certification is for medical coders that have a passion for helping patients outside of an acute care setting, this was f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ormerly the CPC-H certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To receive this certification, you must first pass the COC exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COCs have the following responsibilities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working knowledge of outpatient procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge regarding the healthcare spectrum and health insurance system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficiency and accuracy with medical coding rules and guidelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The know-how to accurately complete a CMS-1500 form along with other applicable forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluency in medical terminology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of ICD-10 codes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This test is administered by the AAPC or the American Academy of Professional Coders, and more registration and testing information can be found on their<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aapc.com\/certification\/coc\/#tab-3\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Outpatient-Coder-Salary\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZipRecruiter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the average salary of a certified outpatient coder is $52,313.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Certified Professional Biller (CPB)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPBs are go-getters determined to file claims and follow up on claims in waiting \u2013 seeing what is holding up payment, potentially including managing collections accounts and moving the payment process along.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some skills and responsibilities that you would see on the job as a professional biller include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-depth knowledge about health insurance plans and types<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be able to familiarize yourself with various payer regulations and policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of the three major coding guides, ICD, CPT, HCPCS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with policies and procedures including HIPAA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be able to follow-up on claims and resolve issues that may arise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing medical code lists including CPT, ICD, and HCPCS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CPB test is administered by the<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aapc.com\/certification\/cpb\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAPC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and they are the certifying body as well. According to the AAPC, certified professional billers earn $55,078. Get paid more, by helping healthcare facilities get paid!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you enjoy working in a hospital environment? Are you skilled in data entry and scanning for details?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most CCS\u2019s do and they perform a wide variety of tasks which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parsing patient charts for appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts in using and remembering ICD-10 and CPT codes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiar with medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CCS exam is administered by<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ahima.org\/certification-careers\/certification-exams\/ccs\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AHIMA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the American Health Information Management Association. CCS work is very rewarding in that the data that they gather is observed by researchers and scrutinizes the data for patterns and trends for new public health efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/CCS-Coder-Salary#:~:text=While%20ZipRecruiter%20is%20seeing%20annual,annually%20across%20the%20United%20States.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZipRecruiter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the average certified coding specialist earns $57,417 per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Certified Professional Coder \u2013 Payer (CPC-P)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you enjoy the work of medical coding but want a change in pace, and want to work in the payer\u2019s office instead of a provider\u2019s office? A CPC-P is someone that understands the reimbursement and payment processes and procedures from the payer\u2019s perspective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the responsibilities of a CPC-P include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze, process, and review health insurance claims<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborating to make sure that claims get paid<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CPC-P certification exam is administered by the<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aapc.com\/certification\/cpc-p\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAPC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, certified professional coder payers are poised to earn on average, $62,612 according to the<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aapc.com\/resources\/research\/medical-coding-salary-survey\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAPC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in coding for acute care communities like hospitals? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment, and a variety of diagnoses and procedure codes?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some responsibilities of CICs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adept at reviewing and parsing through patient records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accuracy in picking ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding hospital reimbursement policies and patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conforming to rule changes and regulation updates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CICs can work without the certification, however, taking the certification exam through<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aapc.com\/certification\/cic\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAPC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increases your earning potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, certified inpatient coders make $65,351 per year, according to<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Inpatient-Medical-Coder-Salary\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZipRecruiter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you enjoy working in a variety of settings? CBCS\u2019s display a high level of regard for the work that they do, and you too, can work in a very rewarding field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of their responsibilities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auditing the billing process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selecting codes and billing information for payment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifying documentation before use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified billing and coding specialists are in very high demand, and there is a lot of reward in this type of work. The exam is administered by the<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/certification\/nha-certifications\/medical-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs)\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the National HealthCareer Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, CBCS\u2019s earn<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www1.salary.com\/Medical-Billing-Coding-Salary.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$74,218<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per year, according to Salary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>In Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you find a certification that you\u2019re interested in learning more about? In this article, we went over the top six certifications to boost your career as a certified professional coder, or CPC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those certifications included certified outpatient coder, certified professional biller, certified coding specialist, certified professional coder\u2013payer, certified inpatient coder, and certified billing and coding specialist. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each certification comes with various specifications, salary ranges, and workplaces. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoy working on the provider side, COC, CBP, CCS, CIC, and CBCS are ideal. If you prefer working on the payer side, CPC-P is perfect for you. If you are looking for the highest payout, CBCS and CIC are the top 2. If you like working in non-acute settings, COC and CBCS are ideal for you. If you like working with acute settings, CIC and CCS are ideal for you. CPC-P and CPB allow for some freedom in terms of your work setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy certifying!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You became a medical coder and now you\u2019re telling yourself, \u201cnow what?\u201d While you don\u2019t need additional certifications in order to continue with your job, they can put you in the running for job advancement and salary raises. 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