Medical coding questions about CCS, ICD-10

[scpat]

1. When will the exam be updated to include ICD-10? I know they keep pushing the date off.

2. If you are already certified (have the CCS) for ICD9- what do you need to upgrade it for 10 when it comes out?

 

[Alicia Scott]

AHIMA certification works differently then the AAPC in regards to ICD-10-CM. Here are the facts for you:
http://www.ahima.org/~/media/AHIMA/Files/Certification/ICD10_CEU_FAQs.ashx

The total number of ICD-10-CM/PCS continuing education units (CEUs) required, by AHIMA credential, is
as follows:

 CHPS – 1 CEU
 CHDA – 6 CEUs
 RHIT – 6 CEUs
 RHIA – 6 CEUs
 CDIP – 12 CEUs
 CCS-P – 12 CEUs
 CCS – 18 CEUs
 CCA – 18 CEUs


A quick note:
 How will a credentialed professional report the ICD-10-CM/PCS CEUs to AHIMA?
o You can report your ICD-10 specific CEUs any time before December 31, 2014. Go
online at ahima.org and log into MyAHIMA, and select “CEU Center.” Next, choose
“Record/Report” to submit your CEUs. Make sure to select “ICD-10” under the Domain
field.

 What are the specific types of recommended training areas /educational activities that will
qualify for these required CEUs?
o You are encouraged to tailor your CEs to the role you perform in your daily work.
Examples of CEs may include:
 Introduction to ICD-10-basics
 Business Impact and Implementation Considerations
 Understanding General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs)
 ICD-10-CM Structure, Guidelines and Conventions
 Clinical Documentation Improvement Strategies using ICD-10 CM
 Biomedical Science coursework such as Anatomy and Physiology and
pathophysiology refresher courses
 Data analysis and trending with ICD-10-CM coded data
 ICD-10-CM and its effect on reimbursement methodologies

 

[scpat]

I actually meant the CPC. I was originally going to get the CCS (I'd still like to actually) but I've heard you need years of experience before you can even take the test.