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asilva03:
I agree with Linda with the difference between coding and being familiar with coding for billing. Each organization, AAPC and AHIMA describes the structures of their tests on their websites. They state what they will cover, how much is multiple choice, etc. I would way the pros and cons of both tests and go from there. The question then becomes will you offer that as a service because as Linda mentioned there is a greater liability for coding for a practice.

For me, I was coding for years before I decided to take the exam. So, I knew the a lot of the rules and regulations and I also had the opportunity to perform coding audits. I took the CCS-P through AHIMA only because I wanted to challenge myself with the coding questions. Nothing against the AAPC exam because I heard that it was difficult as well, but with the AHIMA the actual coding portion was not multiple choice at all.  That is one thing to consider as well.

ruthie72:
Thank you both very much. I am trying to expand my horizons to make more money. Unfortunately the billing aspect has not worked out for me as well as I would like it to. So, I would like to get coder certified to try and get a job in that field. I am going to try it through AHIMA, thanks so much again for all of your help.

PMRNC:
Don't rule out consulting.. MUCH bigger money than billing and can fill in the gaps :)  I do better with the consulting than I do with billing.

ruthie72:
I would love to know more about this? How would I get information? I am in a billing coordinating position right now, I do not do actual billing, but review all of the charts to ensure completion to be sent to the billing/coding department. I catch errors all of the time. If you cal let me know Linda. Thanks so much. Have a wonderful day.. :D

PMRNC:
Consulting is just an add on service to my billing company, I've done it all including credentialing, procedures & policies, compliance reviews/plans, employee job flow studies, training, staffing, and audit's.

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