Healthcare professionals can pursue dozens of coding, billing, auditing, compliance, and practice management credentials. This reference covers 138+ credentials across 17 issuing organizations, with a quick description of what each one covers and the CCO products that map to it.
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AAPC — American Academy of Professional Coders
34 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CANPC Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder | Anesthesia and pain management coding — base units, time, modifiers (P1-P6, AA, QK, QY), nerve blocks, injections. | PBC Course · CPC Blitz |
| CASCC Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center Coder | ASC facility coding — surgical procedures, ASC payment groups, modifiers specific to ambulatory surgery. | COC Course · PBC Course |
| CCC Certified Cardiology Coder | Cardiology procedural and diagnostic coding — caths, EP, echo, stress tests, devices. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| CCPC Certified Chiropractic Professional Coder | Chiropractic coding — spinal manipulation, modalities, X-ray, E/M for chiropractic practices. | PBC Course |
| CCVTC Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder | CV/thoracic surgery coding — CABG, valve, vascular, lung resection, transplant. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| CDEO Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient | Outpatient clinical documentation improvement — provider education, query writing, E/M, ICD-10-CM specificity. | CDI Course · COC Course · ICD-10-CM |
| CEDC Certified Emergency Department Coder | Emergency department coding — facility and pro fee, ED levels, critical care, observation. | COC Course · PBC Course |
| CEMC Certified Evaluation and Management Coder | E/M coding mastery — 2021/2023 office and hospital E/M guidelines, time-based, MDM-based. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| CENTC Certified ENT (Otolaryngology) Coder | ENT coding — sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, audiology, head and neck procedures. | PBC Course |
| CFPC Certified Family Practice Coder | Family practice coding — primary care E/M, preventive medicine, immunizations, common procedures. | PBC Course |
| CGIC Certified Gastroenterology Coder | Gastroenterology coding — endoscopy, EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, hepatology. | PBC Course |
| CGSC Certified General Surgery Coder | General surgery coding — abdominal, breast, hernia, skin/soft tissue, minor procedures, global periods. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| CHONC Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder | Heme/onc coding — chemotherapy administration, infusions, drugs (J-codes), staging, biologics. | PBC Course · Pharmacology |
| CIC Certified Inpatient Coder | Hospital inpatient facility coding — ICD-10-PCS procedures, MS-DRGs, POA indicators, IPPS. | CIC Course · CIC Blitz · CIC Practice Exam · ICD-10-PCS · CDI Course |
| CIMC Certified Internal Medicine Coder | Internal medicine coding — adult E/M, chronic disease management, common procedures. | PBC Course |
| CIRCC Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder | IR and cardiovascular coding — angiography, embolization, stents, peripheral vascular interventions. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| COBGC Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder | OB/GYN coding — global OB packages, deliveries, gynecologic procedures, infertility. | PBC Course |
| COC Certified Outpatient Coder | Hospital outpatient and ASC facility coding — ED, observation, ambulatory surgery, APCs, OPPS. | COC Course · COC Blitz · COC Practice Exam · ICD-10-CM · Pathophysiology |
| COSC Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder | Orthopedic surgery coding — joint replacements, fracture care, arthroscopy, spine, sports medicine. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| CPB Certified Professional Biller | Physician/professional medical billing — claim submission, denials, A/R follow-up, payer rules, HIPAA. | CPB Course · CPB Blitz · CPB Practice Exam · Medical Terminology |
| CPC Certified Professional Coder | Provider-side (ProFee) coding for physician offices and outpatient clinical settings — CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, modifiers, E/M. | PBC Course · CPC Blitz · CPC Practice Exam · Medical Terminology · ICD-10-CM |
| CPC-I Certified Professional Coding Instructor | Teaching credential for medical coding instructors — curriculum design, adult learning, classroom delivery. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| CPCD Certified Professional Coder in Dermatology | Dermatology coding — biopsies, excisions, Mohs, destruction, pathology, modifiers. | PBC Course |
| CPCO Certified Professional Compliance Officer | Healthcare compliance program management — OIG work plans, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, Stark, Anti-Kickback. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) · CPMA Blitz |
| CPEDC Certified Pediatrics Coder | Pediatric coding — well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screening, NICU. | PBC Course |
| CPMA Certified Professional Medical Auditor | Medical record auditing for coding accuracy, compliance, fraud detection, payer recovery, and provider feedback. | CPMA Blitz · Auditing Course (Coming Soon) · PBC Course · CDI Course |
| CPPM Certified Physician Practice Manager | Medical practice operations — HR, finance, compliance, revenue cycle, IT, patient experience. | Practice Mgmt Track (Coming Soon) · CCO Club |
| CPRC Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Coder | Plastic surgery coding — reconstructive vs cosmetic, grafts, flaps, breast reconstruction, burns. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| CRC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder | HCC and risk adjustment coding — Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, ACA. Diagnosis specificity, RAF scoring. | CRC Course · CRC Blitz · CRC Practice Exam · ICD-10-CM · Free CDGs |
| CRHC Certified Rheumatology Coder | Rheumatology coding — joint injections, infusions for biologics, autoimmune diagnosis specificity. | PBC Course · Pharmacology |
| CSFAC Certified Surgical Foot and Ankle Coder | Foot and ankle surgery coding — bunions, fracture care, wound care, podiatric procedures. | PBC Course |
| CUC Certified Urology Coder | Urology coding — endoscopy, BPH treatments, oncologic surgery, lithotripsy. | PBC Course |
| RCMS Revenue Cycle Management Specialist | End-to-end revenue cycle — patient access, coding, billing, denials, payment posting, A/R analytics. | CPB Course · CPB Blitz |
AHIMA — American Health Information Management Association
10 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CCA Certified Coding Associate | Entry-level coding credential — both inpatient and outpatient basics. Good first credential for new coders. | PBC Course · COC Course · ICD-10-CM |
| CCS Certified Coding Specialist | Mastery-level inpatient and outpatient hospital coding — ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRGs, APCs. | CIC Course · CIC Blitz · ICD-10-PCS |
| CCS-P Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based | Mastery-level physician/professional services coding — CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, E/M. | PBC Course · CPC Blitz · Advanced Coding |
| CDIP Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner | Inpatient CDI — physician queries, MS-DRG optimization, severity capture, documentation guidelines. | CDI Course · CIC Course · ICD-10-CM |
| CHDA Certified Health Data Analyst | Healthcare data analytics — SQL, statistics, quality metrics, population health, data visualization. | CCO Club |
| CHPS Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security | HIPAA privacy/security, breach response, risk analysis, access controls, training. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) |
| CHTS Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist | Health IT implementation and support — EHRs, interoperability, workflows. | CCO Club |
| Informatics Credential Informatics Credential | Health informatics — EHR optimization, data standards, decision support. | CCO Club |
| RHIA Registered Health Information Administrator | HIM leadership — data governance, compliance, classification systems, privacy/security. Bachelor’s-level. | CIC Course · CDI Course |
| RHIT Registered Health Information Technician | HIM technician — record completion, coding oversight, registries, release of information. Associate’s-level. | CIC Course · PBC Course |
ACDIS — Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists
2 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CCDS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist | Inpatient CDI — concurrent review, physician queries, MS-DRG capture, severity of illness, ICD-10-CM/PCS. | CDI Course · CIC Course · ICD-10-CM |
| CCDS-O Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist – Outpatient | Outpatient CDI — HCC capture, E/M, problem list accuracy, provider education in clinic settings. | CDI Course · CRC Course · ICD-10-CM |
BMSC — Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance
17 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| ACS-AN Advanced Coding Specialist – Anesthesia | Advanced anesthesia coding mastery. | PBC Course |
| ACS-CA Advanced Coding Specialist – Cardiology | Advanced cardiology coding mastery. | PBC Course |
| ACS-EM Advanced Coding Specialist – Evaluation and Management | Advanced E/M coding — 2021/2023 guidelines, audit perspective. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| ACS-OR Advanced Coding Specialist – Orthopedics | Advanced orthopedic coding mastery. | PBC Course |
| ACS-PM Advanced Coding Specialist – Pain Management | Advanced pain management coding — injections, blocks, pumps. | PBC Course |
| ACS-RA Advanced Coding Specialist – Radiology | Advanced radiology coding — diagnostic imaging, IR, contrast use. | PBC Course |
| ACS-UR Advanced Coding Specialist – Urology | Advanced urology coding mastery. | PBC Course |
| CCP-P Certified Compliance Professional – Physician | Physician practice compliance — auditing, OIG, HIPAA, billing integrity. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) · CPMA Blitz |
| HCS-D Home Care Coding Specialist – Diagnosis | Home health diagnosis coding — ICD-10-CM, focus on chronic conditions and home care guidelines. | Home Health Track (Coming Soon) · ICD-10-CM |
| HCS-H Home Care Coding Specialist – Hospice | Hospice diagnosis coding — terminal conditions, comorbidities, hospice-specific guidelines. | Home Health Track (Coming Soon) · ICD-10-CM |
| HCS-O Home Care Clinical Specialist – OASIS | OASIS data collection and accuracy — home health quality and reimbursement reporting. | Home Health Track (Coming Soon) |
| SCP-AN Specialty Coding Professional – Anesthesia | Anesthesia specialty coder credential. | PBC Course |
| SCP-CA Specialty Coding Professional – Cardiology | Cardiology specialty coder credential. | PBC Course |
| SCP-OR Specialty Coding Professional – Orthopedics | Orthopedic specialty coder credential. | PBC Course |
| SCP-PM Specialty Coding Professional – Pain Management | Pain management specialty coder credential. | PBC Course |
| SCP-RA Specialty Coding Professional – Radiology | Radiology specialty coder credential. | PBC Course |
| SCP-UR Specialty Coding Professional – Urology | Urology specialty coder credential. | PBC Course |
QPRO — Qualifying Professionals Resources Organization
24 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| QMAC Qualified Medical Anesthesiology Coder | Anesthesiology specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMAIC Qualified Medical Allergy & Immunology Coder | Allergy/immunology specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMBHC Qualified Medical Behavioral Health Coder | Behavioral health and psychiatry coding — psychotherapy codes, E/M, ICD-10-CM mental health. | PBC Course |
| QMC Qualified Medical Coder | QPRO foundational professional coder credential — ProFee equivalent to CPC. | PBC Course · CPC Blitz · CPC Practice Exam |
| QMCC Qualified Medical Chiropractic Coder | Chiropractic specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMCI Qualified Medical Coding Instructor | Teaching credential for medical coding instructors via QPRO. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| QMCRC Qualified Medical Cardiology Coder | Cardiology specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMDC Qualified Medical Dermatology Coder / Dentistry Coder | Specialty coder for dermatology or dentistry (two distinct QPRO credentials sharing this abbreviation). | PBC Course |
| QMDS Qualified Medical Documentation Scribe | Medical scribe credential — real-time provider documentation in clinic and ED. | Medical Terminology · ICD-10-CM |
| QMEMC Qualified Medical Emergency Medicine Coder | Emergency medicine specialty coder via QPRO. | COC Course · PBC Course |
| QMENTC Qualified Medical Otolaryngology/ENT Coder | ENT specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMFPC Qualified Medical Family Practice Coder | Family practice specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMGC Qualified Medical Gastroenterology Coder | Gastroenterology specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMGHC Qualified Medical General Surgery Coder | General surgery specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMHCC Qualified Medical HCC Coder | HCC and risk adjustment coding via QPRO — equivalent in scope to CRC. | CRC Course · CRC Blitz |
| QMIMC Qualified Medical Internal Medicine Coder | Internal medicine specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMNC Qualified Medical Neurology Coder | Neurology specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMOBGC Qualified Medical Obstetrics & Gynecology Coder | OB/GYN specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMOC Qualified Medical Orthopedics Coder | Orthopedics specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMPC Qualified Medical Pulmonary Coder | Pulmonary medicine specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMPEC Qualified Medical Pediatrics Coder | Pediatrics specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMPM Qualified Medical Practice Manager | Practice management via QPRO — operations, HR, finance, compliance. | Practice Mgmt Track (Coming Soon) |
| QMPOC Qualified Medical Podiatry Coder | Podiatry specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
| QMUC Qualified Medical Urology Coder | Urology specialty coder via QPRO. | PBC Course |
PAHCS — Professional Association of Healthcare Coding Specialists
20 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CACS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CCCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Cardiology | Cardiology specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CDCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Dermatology | Dermatology specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CEMCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Emergency Medicine | Emergency medicine specialty coder via PAHCS. | COC Course · PBC Course |
| CENTCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Otolaryngology/ENT | ENT specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CFPCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Family Practice | Family practice specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CGCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CGSCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – General Surgery | General surgery specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CHCI Certified Healthcare Coding Instructor | Teaching credential for healthcare coding instructors. | PBC Course · Advanced Coding |
| CIMCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Internal Medicine | Internal medicine specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CMCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist (Basic Medical) | Basic professional coding credential covering core CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS. | PBC Course · CPC Blitz |
| CMHCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Mental Health/Psychiatry | Psychiatry/behavioral health specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CNCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Neurology | Neurology specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| COBGCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – OB/GYN | OB/GYN specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| COCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Orthopedics | Orthopedics specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CPCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Pulmonology | Pulmonary specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CPEDCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Pediatrics | Pediatrics specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CPODCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Podiatry | Podiatry specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
| CPOM Certification Practice Office Manager | Medical office management credential — front desk, scheduling, billing oversight, HR. | Practice Mgmt Track (Coming Soon) |
| CUCS Certified Medical Coding Specialist – Urology | Urology specialty coder via PAHCS. | PBC Course |
AAHAM — American Assn of Healthcare Administrative Mgmt
5 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CCT Certified Compliance Technician | Healthcare revenue compliance — billing, registration, payer audits. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) · CPB Course |
| CRCE Certified Revenue Cycle Executive | Senior/leadership-level revenue cycle — strategy, KPIs, vendor management, regulatory. | CPB Course · Practice Mgmt Track (Coming Soon) |
| CRCP Certified Revenue Cycle Professional | Mid-level revenue cycle — denials, A/R management, payer compliance. | CPB Course · CPB Blitz |
| CRCS Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist | Patient access and patient accounts — registration, billing, follow-up. Entry-level revenue cycle. | CPB Course · CPB Blitz |
| CRIP Certified Revenue Integrity Professional | Revenue integrity — charge capture, charge description master (CDM), edits, denial root cause. | CPB Course · Auditing Course (Coming Soon) |
HCCA — Health Care Compliance Association
7 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CCEP Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional | General compliance and ethics — applicable across healthcare and other industries. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) |
| CCEP-F Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional Fellow | Fellowship-level CCEP — advanced compliance leadership. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) |
| CCEP-I Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional – International | International compliance and ethics — multinational regulatory frameworks. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) |
| CHC Certified in Healthcare Compliance | Healthcare compliance program — HIPAA, fraud and abuse, OIG, Stark, Anti-Kickback. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) · CPMA Blitz |
| CHC-F Certified in Healthcare Compliance Fellow | Fellowship-level CHC — advanced compliance leadership recognition. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) |
| CHPC Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance | Healthcare privacy compliance — HIPAA Privacy Rule, breach response, patient rights. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) |
| CHRC Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance | Clinical research compliance — IRB, FDA, GCP, billing for research subjects. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) |
PMIMD — Practice Management Institute (PMI)
4 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CMC Certified Medical Coder | PMI’s professional coding credential — ProFee equivalent to CPC/CCS-P. | PBC Course · CPC Blitz |
| CMCO Certified Medical Compliance Officer | PMI’s medical compliance credential — coding compliance, regulations, OIG. | Auditing Course (Coming Soon) · CPMA Blitz |
| CMIS Certified Medical Insurance Specialist | Insurance and reimbursement specialist — coverage rules, claim submission, denials. | CPB Course · CPB Blitz |
| CMOM Certified Medical Office Manager | Medical office management — HR, finance, regulatory, patient experience. | Practice Mgmt Track (Coming Soon) |
PAHCOM — Professional Assn of Health Care Office Mgmt
2 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CMM Certified Medical Manager | Small-practice medical manager — operations, HR, finance, compliance. | Practice Mgmt Track (Coming Soon) |
| HITCM-PP Health Information Technology Certified Manager for Physician Practice | Physician-practice health IT manager — EHR, security, interoperability. | Practice Mgmt Track (Coming Soon) |
MAB — Medical Association of Billers
3 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CMBS Certified Medical Billing Specialist | Medical billing specialist credential — claims, denials, posting, A/R follow-up. | CPB Course · CPB Blitz |
| CMBS-I Certified Medical Billing Specialist – Instructor | Teaching credential for medical billing instructors. | CPB Course |
| CMRT Certified Medical Records Technician | Medical records technician credential — chart maintenance, release of information, abstracting. | Medical Terminology · ICD-10-CM |
AMBA — American Medical Billing Association
1 credential.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CMRS Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist | Reimbursement specialist credential — claim cycle, denials, appeals, payer-specific rules. | CPB Course · CPB Blitz |
NCRA — National Cancer Registrars Association
1 credential.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CTR Certified Tumor Registrar | Cancer registry — tumor abstracting, staging, follow-up, NAACCR data standards. | CIC Course · ICD-10-CM |
AAO — American Academy of Ophthalmology
1 credential.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| OCS Ophthalmic Coding Specialist | Ophthalmology coding — exams, diagnostics, surgical procedures, modifiers specific to eye care. | PBC Course |
AOA — American Optometric Association
1 credential.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| CPOC Paraoptometric Coding Certification | Optometry coding — eye exams, contact lenses, visual fields, optometric procedures. | PBC Course |
RCCB — Radiology Coding Certification Board
1 credential.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| RCC Radiology Certified Coder | Radiology coding — diagnostic imaging, IR, contrast use, modifiers. | PBC Course |
CCO — Certification Coaching Organization
1 credential.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| QPIN Qualified Patient Information Navigator | Patient navigation — front-desk excellence, communication, triage assist, scheduling. | QPIN Course · Medical Terminology |
Prerequisite — (Prerequisite course, not a credential)
4 credentials.
| Credential | Domain / What it Covers | Recommended CCO Products |
|---|---|---|
| ICD-10-CM ICD-10-CM Prerequisite | Foundational ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding — guidelines, conventions, chapter-specific. | ICD-10-CM |
| ICD-10-PCS ICD-10-PCS Prerequisite | Foundational ICD-10-PCS procedure coding — root operations, body systems, approaches. | ICD-10-PCS |
| MTA Medical Terminology A (Prerequisite) | Foundational medical terminology — anatomy, body systems, root words, prefixes, suffixes. | Medical Terminology |
| Patho Pathophysiology (Prerequisite) | Disease processes — supporting knowledge for accurate diagnosis and procedure coding. | Pathophysiology |
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