...I currently hold two AHIMA medical coding certifications, including the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and the Certified Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P). My first certification was my CCS-P, taken in ICD-9-CM, and my CCS was taken in ICD-10-CM. I also earned my RHIT certification in late 2019. I earned my BS in HIM in 2022, and in December, I earned my CPC certification via AAPC. (read more)