Title: Competency Assessment: (CU1 M1) Discuss Licensure and Certifications
Course: SkillsCom CMA 112 14.0 > Section: Credit Unit 1 Module 1

As a Coding and Reimbursement Specialist, most employers will require you to be credentialed to demonstrate your competency. There are many types of certifications that you can acquire as a Coding and Reimbursement Specialist. Your assignment is to research the different types of certifications so that you have a better understanding of the different certifications, and the legal and ethical roles they may play in a medical practice.

Directions:

1. Using the ideas and resources presented, create a PowerPoint Presentation that provides information on the following topics.

- Topic 1: Describe the difference between state licensing and certifications, specifically in regard to coding.
- Topic 2: Describe the AAPC.  What is their role in regard to coding certification.
- Topic 3: Describe the AHIMA. What is their role in regard to coding certification.
- Topic 4: Describe CCS and CCA in relation to coding. How are they related?
- Topic 5: Describe the CPPM certification.
- Topic 6: Describe the CPCO certification.
- Topic 7: Describe the CPC certification.
- Topic 8: Describe the CPC-H certification.
- Topic 9: Describe the CPC-P certification.
- Topic 10: Describe the CPB certification.
- Topic 11: Describe the CPMA certification.
- Topic 12: Describe how certification defines the healthcare provider's scope of practice.
- Topic 13: Describe how certification affects personal ethics and its role in professional performance.

4. Submit the document of your presentation for grading.