Coding accuracy is important to healthcare organizations and has an impact on revenues and health outcomes. Certification has become an implicit industry standard. Accordingly, the CCS credential demonstrates a practitioner’s integrity skills and mastery of coding proficiency. Professionals experienced in coding inpatient and outpatient records should consider obtaining this certification.
Hospitals and medical providers take the coded data created by CCSs to insurance companies or government in the case of Medicare and Medicaid recipients—for reimbursement of expenses.
Researchers and public health officials also use this data to monitor patterns and explore new interventions.