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AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist — Physician-based (CCS-P)
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CCS-P AHIMA Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1You are here
Review medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology fundamentals.
Phase 2
Master ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, conventions, and sequencing rules.
Phase 3
Drill CPT procedural coding across surgery, radiology, path/lab, medicine, and E/M.
Phase 4
Study HCPCS Level II, modifiers, compliance, and NCCI edit logic.
Phase 5
Complete timed practice exams and remediate weak areas.
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- •AHIMA membership is not required but reduces exam fees
- •Valid government-issued photo ID
- •Pearson VUE account for scheduling
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Time to Get Licensed
OpenExamPrep planning estimate: 3-6 months for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates must submit a new application and fee and wait at least 90 days before a new application can be approved.
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140 Practice Questions
Coverage mirrors official CCS-P domain distribution for physician-based coding.
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What You'll Study
8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Chapter 2: Diagnosis Coding — ICD-10-CM Fundamentals & Guidelines
3 sections
Chapter 3: Specialized Diagnosis Coding — Trauma, Z-Codes, & SDOH
3 sections
Chapter 4: Procedure Coding — CPT Mechanics & E/M Services
3 sections
Chapter 5: Procedure Coding — Surgical, Diagnostic, & Medicine Services
4 sections
Chapter 6: HCPCS Level II & Coding Research
3 sections
Chapter 7: Healthcare Compliance & Ethical Coding
4 sections
Chapter 8: Revenue Cycle Management & Reimbursement
4 sections
CCS-P Exam Details
AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist — Physician-based (CCS-P)
Administered by AHIMA
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official AHIMA content outline
Accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes using official guidelines, conventions, and sequencing rules for physician-based encounters.
Selection and assignment of CPT codes for surgical, medical, radiology, pathology/lab, and E/M services in physician settings.
Apply federal, state, and third-party coding rules, identify authoritative sources, and recognize natural-language-processing uses.
Queries, permissible documentation, ethics, signatures, audits, HIPAA, provider education, place of service, incident-to billing, and ABNs.
Claims data, payer responses, RBRVS, diagnosis-to-procedure linkage, HCCs, risk adjustment, and denials.
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8 Chapters
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