What is the CCCS certification?
The Certified Classification and Coding Specialist (CCCS) designation was developed for CHIM professionals with 5+ years of classification and coding experience in acute inpatient settings.
This certification will give CHIM professionals who are interested in continuing their education a competitive edge in their job search, as well as greater job satisfaction. It creates a greater assurance for high quality and accurate coding that encourages continuous quality improvement. This professional designation, along with experience, can be a catalyst to progress your career into roles including, but not limited to, auditors, analysts, and leadership positions.
To be eligible for the Certified Classification and Coding Specialist (CCCS) designation, a candidate must be a graduate of an HIM program accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management, hold an active CHIM professional designation, and fall into one of the following categories:
- Experienced professional: Be currently working in the field of classification and coding with 5 or more years of experience; or
- Course graduate: Be a graduate from a preparatory classification and coding specialist program that is recognized by the Canadian College of Health Information Management.
