{"id":25480,"date":"2020-10-23T05:08:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T05:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.com\/tutorial\/?page_id=25480"},"modified":"2021-05-27T04:28:33","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T04:28:33","slug":"certified-coding-specialist-ccs-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/certified-coding-specialist-ccs-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Certified-Coding-Specialist-CCS-2.png\" alt=\"Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) FAQ\" class=\"wp-image-25486\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)<\/strong> <strong>Certification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A Certified Coding Specialist CCS) is a health information technician who specializes in medical coding, also known as a medical coder. They evaluate patients&#8217; medical information and include it into electronic health reports and databases based on a procedure coding system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the full of the CCS?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCS stands for the Certified Coding Specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the prerequisites for the CCS exam?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-3d6cc2b4-318c-482e-865d-19d0dc5bb0db\"><li>Hold the RHIA, RHIT, or CCS-P credentials;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Complete courses in all the following topics: anatomy &amp; physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, intermediate\/advanced ICD diagnostic\/procedural and CPT coding, reimbursement methodology OR<\/li><li>Attain a minimum of two years of related coding experience straight applying codes;<\/li><li>Hold the CCA credential plus one year of coding experience directly applying codes;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hold a coding credential from another certifying organization plus one year of coding experience directly applying codes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many numbers of questions are there in the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 97 questions in total in the exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the format of the CCS exam?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The questions of the CCS exam are available in the form of multiple choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What time will be given to complete the CCS exam?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate will be given a period of 4 hours to complete their exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the passing marks for the examination?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate should get at least 80% in order to pass the CCS exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the registration charges for the examination?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The registration fee for the CCS exam is USD $399 for the non-members of AHIMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to register for the examination ?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To register for the examination, follow the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the official website of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahima.org\/certification\/CCS#:~:text=Coding%20specialists%20create%20coded%20data,such%20as%20Medicare%20and%20Medicaid.&amp;text=Are%20versed%20in%20medical%20terminology%2C%20disease%20processes%2C%20and%20pharmacology%20concepts.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).<\/a><\/li><li>Click on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahima.org\/certification-careers\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply for the examination.<\/a><\/li><li>Follow the prompt. Make the payment and complete the registration.<\/li><li>Once the registration is complete you will receive a confirmation mail from AHMA.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/certified-coding-specialist-ccs-free-practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/C_AR_INT_13-SAP-Start-your-preparation-now-10-750x117.png\" alt=\"Certified Coding Specialist \n(CCS) free practice test\" class=\"wp-image-25490\" width=\"960\" height=\"160\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certification? A Certified Coding Specialist CCS) is a health information technician who specializes in medical coding, also known as a medical coder. 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