Accreditation and Certification

Updated 9/13/09

Click on one of the following to learn more about national certification examinations to obtain recognized credentials. Also included in each is information about program accreditation or approval requirements as well as continuing education requirements to keep these credentials.

Required Program Knowledge Cluster Content

Domains, Subdomains and Tasks covered on National Exams

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Coding and Reimbursement
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA
- Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Office Based (CCS-P) - AHIMA
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - AHIMA
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC
- Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H) - AAPC
- Certified Professional Coder - Payer (CPC-P) - AAPC
- Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) -AAPC
- Specialty Credentials - AAPC