Wiki COC - A Removal

[ywilliamsCPC]

Currently, I'm doing billing and coding for an anesthesiology group. I passed my certification exam in February of this year. My goal is to do outpatient coding. Can I still get the A removed off of my credentials even though I'm doing doctor and not outpatient coding?

 

[Narayana]

yes...

hai!

you can be out off "A" from your credential if you have hands on experience in medical coding for 2 year or more.
All you need to scan and submit your medical coding experience "certificate/ Letter" to AAPC.

 

[ywilliamsCPC]

I was worried that since I'm essentially doing CPC coding and not COC coding that my A could not be removed because of that. So I guess the whole point is as long as your working as a coder using the ICD-9/10, CPT, HCPCS and in anesthesia case also ASA codes and modifiers that your A can be removed.

Thanks for your help and quick response.