Question

In the above table product_in_hand, the ProductName: Pencil_12 record will not be inserted into the table. Give a reason for the error and also a way to overcome this error.

Answer 1

Answer:

you want to take the CCS examination, you must have a very basic paper in hand: your high school diploma or an equivalent like the GED. Beyond that, AHIMA recommends (but doesn’t require) that you have a minimum of three years’ experience in a hospital setting coding for multiple types of inpatient and outpatient cases.

AHIMA recommends that you are proficient in anatomy, pharmacology, and the disease processes. You’ll also want to have a demonstrated proficiency in abstracting pertinent data from patient records. The CCS is able to assign procedure codes and the supporting diagnosis codes. Because of that, healthcare providers rely on competent coders to report data that is used for reimbursement.

Also, public health agencies and research organizations use data derived from your coding patterns to identify developing needs of the industry. So your coding has lasting effects that go well beyond reimbursement for the provider.

Test specs: Cost, format, and more

Here are the vital stats for the CCS:

Cost: Currently, the cost for CCS examinations is $299 for AHIMA members and $399 for non-members — which is why it pays to be a member of AHIMA before you sign up for the CCS test. Who wants to