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Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
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The CCA exam is based on ICD-9-CM codes effective 10/1/07 and CPT codes effective 1/1/08. Only the American Medical Association CPT codebook is permitted. HCPCS II codebooks and ICD-9-CM codebooks containing HCPCS national level II codebooks are not permitted for this examination.
Candidates without the required 2008 codebooks will not be permitted to test and will forfeit their application fee.
Beginning March 31, 2008 candidates will be required to bring their 2008 ICD-9-CM Volumes 1-3 codebook and the 2008 CPT codebook to the test center.
LIST OF ALLOWABLE CODEBOOKS
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AHIMA recognizes that the demand for coders has never been greater—and this need is expected to continue for some years to come. By creating an entry-level coding credential based on job analysis standards and state-of-the-art test construction, AHIMA aims to increase the number of qualified new coders. The result? A larger pool of qualified coders for employers to choose from; certified coders doing a better job managing health information; and recognition for AHIMA members as industry experts and leaders in clinical coding.
New coders who earn the CCA will immediately demonstrate their competency in the field, even if they don't have much job experience. Earning a CCA demonstrates a commitment to coding even for those who are new in the field. CCA holders will also distinguish themselves from non-credentialed coders and those who hold credentials from other organizations that do not require the higher level of expertise necessary to earn AHIMA certification.
The CCA should be viewed as the starting point for an individual entering a new career as a coder. The CCS and/or CCS-P exams demonstrate the mastery level skills that the CCA would strive for to advance his or her career.
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Frequently Asked Question
Why has AHIMA created this credential?
With plenty of jobs available, why does a new coder
need the CCA?
How does the CCA compare to the CCS and CCS-P?
What educational requirements are needed in order
to take the CCA exam?
What is the exam fee?
How does the CCA compare to the RHIA and RHIT credential?
If I currently hold an RHIA or RHIT, do I need to
also hold the CCA to demonstrate my coding knowledge?
I already have a CCS or CCS-P credential and experience
in the field. How does the creation of the CCA help me?
How long does it take to process an examination application refund?
General Information
About Certification
About AHIMA
Experience with Certification
Independent Testing Agency
Nondiscrimination Policy
Confidentiality Procedure
AHIMA Code of Ethics
AHIMA’s Standards for Initial Certification
Applying for the Examination
Eligibility
Eligibility Documentation
Eligibility Appeal Procedure
The Application and Testing Process
AHIMA Approved Coding Programs
Special Testing Accommodations
Scheduling the Examination
Authorization To Test (ATT)
Scheduling your Appointment
Testing Centers
Appointment Changes and Fee Refunds
Preparing for the Examination
Examination Specifications
Competency Statements beginning March 29, 2006
Content Outline
Tutorial
Sample Examination Questions
Timed Examination
Pretest Questions
Examination Preparatory Arena
Taking the Examination
On the Day of the Examination
Identification Requirements
Test Center Restrictions
Security
Misconduct
Testing Irregularities
Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather
or Other Emergencies
After
the Examination
Feedback on your Testing Experience
Determination of the Passing Score
and Notification of Results
Passing Score
Validation
of Scores
If You Passed the Exam
Release of
Information
Certificates
Use of the Credential
Registry
Maintenance of Certification Requirements
Revocation of Certification
If You Did Not Pass the Exam
Complaints and Appeals
Reexamination
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