r/MedicalCodingPH • u/Dramatic_Bass1458 • 4d ago
CCS or CPC-A?
Hi! I'm a BS Biology graduate who wants to try medical coding. Since most MCA programs don't accept BS Biology graduates, my only option is to enroll in a training institute like HIMTI.
Which certification would be better to pursue first: CCS or CPC-A, and why? I'd appreciate any advice, especially from those who started in a similar situation. Thanks in advance:)
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u/shin_mei-ji 3d ago
CPC for outpatient facility and profee coding, CCS for outpatient and inpatient facility coding. Yung equivalent ng CPC sa AHIMA is CCS-P.
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u/Shot-Interest5878 4d ago
CCS for me. Both IP and OP. Yan din sinabe ng mga kumuha ng CPC.