thanks!
...I thought of the CCA also, but then I thought that since I've gotten one with AAPC, why not try AHIMA? Besides if you look at the narrative on CCA as compared to CCS-P, the CCSP mentions "mastery....NOT entry level..." But CCA "is the only HIM credential currently recognized by NCCA...worldwide"
One of the major concerns will be re-cert: I am sure I will have to work extra hard on two re-certs...I don't know if any CEUs can be used for both? If possible, please chime in about CEUs : do certain CEUs get accepted by both AAPC & AHIMA?
Also, if I don't join AHIMA ($165 pr annum) most items cost at least 25% more...the test is $300/$400 member/non member!
The test took me 5:30 and I even hastily filled out the last 7 or 8 items with little to no contemplation. In answer to the question about content, much was coding(60%?), a little outpatient billing/reimbursement, A&P, Med Term...
I got the CCS-p prep and so far,90% or more of the multiple choice I have gotten correct!
thanks again for the encouragement!