Why You Should Consider a Certified Coding Specialist Certification

By DeVry University

September 30, 2022

3 min read

If you’re already working in the industry or working toward pursuing a career in medical billing and coding, then a certified coding specialist (CCS) certification may be a useful tool to have. This professional certification allows you to demonstrate your understanding and commitment to the medical coding industry as well as your determination.
In this article, we’ll talk about some of the reasons why you should consider a CCS certification, it’s potential benefits for you and your career and more in the following sections:

While formal medical billing and coding training might not be required, not having any might make it more challenging when it comes to preparing for and taking the exam. As you prepare to pursue your CCS certification, consider enrolling in a medical billing and coding program can help you develop many of the foundational skills you need to pursue a career in this field.

At DeVry, our Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding offers hands-on learning experiences that give you the chance to practice with some of the technology and tools you’ll encounter in the medical billing and coding field, and has CCS certification exam prep built right into the curriculum.