Q&A FBC course

[LyndaH]

In your E book under Types of Medical Coding Credentials the CPC-H is listed as an apprentice. If you have a CPC already will you still be considered an apprentice once you get the CPC-H if you haven't had hospital experience? This was somewhat confusing to me.

 

[Ruth Sheets]

You can take the exam and get certified, but you are still considered an apprentice if you have not had 2 years of on the job coding (verified by your employer), OR 1 year on the job coding with proof of completion of at least 80 hours of coding education.

A CPC-H apprentice is abbreviated CPC-H-A. for example.

This is explained on the AAPC website here: http://www.aapc.com/certification/apprentice_status.aspx

 

[Ruth Sheets]

If you have a CPC and pass the CPC-H you are not considered an apprentice.

 

[LyndaH]

Ok, Yes I have my CPC, I thought this was the case, however, I started to question it..thank you

 

[Carolyn Heath]

If you have a CPC-A and you take the CPC-H exam and pass, will you be a CPC-H-A or CPC-H? Thanks!

 

[Ruth Sheets]

You will be a CPC-H-A. When you have your requirement of the on the job medical coding fulfilled all the A's go away at the same time.