CCS vs CPC exams

[Alicia Scott]

We focus heavily at CCO on the CPC exam however almost all of our products work well for the CCS. We just do not offer a course in the CCS at this time. To assist people in the forum who are looking at the two certifications or wish to be dual certified it would be beneficial to get input your input.

If you have taken the CCS or have both certification can you please describe the difference and similarities for our members in your opinion.

I for one look forward to this discussion.

 

[Rosetta D]

I would like to hear more about CCS too ---how similar to CPC etc.

 

[Alicia Scott]

I would like to reach out to anyone who has taken both and have them write a comparison for us. Laureen had the CCS for years but I have not sat for the CCS.

 

[DRGSuccess]

The CCS credential is for Inpatient Coding.

 

[Alicia Scott]

True CCS is InPatient. How do you feel the exam compared though. The AAPC does all of it's testing in multiple choice format for example.

 

[DRGSuccess]

Sorry about that.

Here is a link to the format of the exam http://www.ahima.org/~/media/AHIMA/Files/Certification/Introducing%20CCS%20and%20CCSP%20New%20Item%20Types_FAQ.ashx
http://www.ahima.org/~/media/AHIMA/Files/Certification/Introducing CCS and CCSP New Item Types_FAQ.ashx

Here is an update to the suspension of the CCS exam. http://www.ahima.org/ccs
http://www.ahima.org/ccs

 

[Darletta Smith]

I would like to what is the reasonable time frame to study for the CPC?