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        Home Care Coding Specialist - Hospice (HCS-H)
        Certification Description
        The Home Care Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H) credential is earned by professionals skilled in classifying medical data from hospice patient records. Coding specialists review patients' records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis. Successful HCS-H candidates will possess expertise in the application of ICD-10-CM conventions and guidelines and should be knowledgeable in medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
        Certifying Organization
        Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance
        https://ahcc.decisionhealth.com/ahcc-blog/bmsc-physician-specialty-credentials/
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    Yes
        • More than two years of work experience required?    No
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 1 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    Yes
        • Renew through Re-Examination?    No
        • 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
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        Home Care Coding Specialist - Hospice Website