Question

write a 2-3 page (450 word) paper (in IWG Format) on the comparison and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining Professional Coding certifications, In your paper include your thoughts and opinions for your own goals. What certification is best and which employers accept or require which certifications; the cost of getting certified and the costs of maintaining that certification; how long it's good for, etc.

Answer 1

The motto of each and every medical coder is to "simplify healthcare". As like other profession medical coding also has both pros and cons.Medical Coding is a growing industry that offers a lot of potential for employers and job seekers alike.

• its growth rate -lucrative job market for today as well as for the future.
• Work from Home -employees have the advantage to work from home conveniently.
• Can earn a competitive salary.
• Medical coders can specialize in a specific medical field and get a certification for it like cpt,cpc.

In my opinion CPC will be one acceptable certification for all for well future.The CPC credential is the most recognized medical coding certification in the healthcare industry. Achieving CPC certification establishes the coder as a healthcare professional and increases the chances of being hired in a growing,competitive job market. CPC certification can achieve in specific field.For being a cpc certified coder one should have a proficiency across a range of services (including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, and medicine).
A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations.Mastery of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology necessary to code correctly diagnosis and services  and an understanding of how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into reimbursement processes.The certification costs $425 ($325 for AAPC student members) and  allowed one free re-take, and may take the "test" as many times as necessary to pass. Once one pass, they do not have to retake the "exam" itself again as long as you submit 36 CEUs to AAPC every 2 years.In order to maintain CPC certification, the AAPC requires their credentialed members to acquire Continuing Education Units (CEU).