Healthcare Credentials Reference: 138 Coding, Billing, Auditing & Practice Credentials

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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Jump to issuer: AAPC (34) · AHIMA (10) · ACDIS (2) · BMSC (17) · QPRO (24) · PAHCS (20) · AAHAM (5) · HCCA (7) · PMIMD (4) · PAHCOM (2) · MAB (3) · AMBA (1) · NCRA (1) · AAO (1) · AOA (1) · RCCB (1) · CCO (1) · Prerequisite (4)

AAPC — American Academy of Professional Coders

34 credentials.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended CCO Products
RCC
Radiology Certified Coder
Radiology coding — diagnostic imaging, IR, contrast use, modifiers.PBC Course

CCO — Certification Coaching Organization

1 credential.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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.

CredentialDomain / What it CoversRecommended 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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