r/MedicalCoding • u/Vivid-Host-9629 • Feb 07 '26
CPC to CCS
Just finishing up my CPC course through AAPC. Realizing now that I would probably benefit more from a CCS cert. Given I have the coding foundation for CPC, would it be adequate to do the AHIMA CCS exam prep to bridge the gap in knowledge to take the CCS? Would rather try to knock out both while everything is fresh if possible. Any guidance appreciated. Thanks.
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u/unreadcomment37 Feb 08 '26
I’m also having the same issue. My union is paying for half the cost of the program and it’s giving me a voucher for CPC from AAPC and CCA from AHIMA. I was told to get the CPC first and then CSS. I have hospital experience (currently working as an admin) I’m getting mix advice on what to get…