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        Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
        Certification Description
        The inpatient medical coding certification standard, CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), is the only certification dedicated exclusively to inpatient hospital/facility coding. The CIC validates expert level knowledge and experience in abstracting information from the medical record for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, and specialized payment knowledge in MS-DRGs and Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS). Invest in your future with the CIC™ certification-certified coders earn 40% more than non-credentialed coders.
        Certifying Organization
        American Academy of Professional Coders
        https://www.aapc.com/
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    No
        • More than two years of work experience required?    No
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 2 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    Yes
        • Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?    No
        • Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?    No
        More Certification Information
        Certified Inpatient Coder Website