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Certified Coder in HCC (Risk Adjustment)
CCHCC™
With the Special Coder Institute, all credential exams are fill-in-the-blank. SCI does not utilize the multiple-choice format as real-world coding is not multiple choice.
Those who have earned the CCHCC™ credential with the minimum passing score of 90% have shown they are experts in the field of coding for HCC/risk adjustment.
The Info
The Certified Coder in HCC™ examinee will be tested on:
ICD-10-CM coding
Medical terminology
Anatomy
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Exam Information
100 fill-in-the-blank codes with multiple case studies
3 hours and 0 minutes time permitted
$249
90% or higher score required for exam passing
FREE retake, valid 1 (one) year from purchase date
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Exam Requirement
An examinee must hold current SCI membership.
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Exam Approved References
ICD-10-CM (any publisher)
One additional reference per the examinee's choosing.
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Available Education
The Specialty Coder Institute has created an 8 hour, on-demand, high quality education class to prepare for the exam. Tuition includes textbook. ICD-10-CM book is not provided. Class education includes pre-recorded classroom video, PowerPoint video, practice case studies.
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Credential Requirements
Once a member earns the CCHCC™ credential, CEUs (continuing education units) are required to maintain membership. For CEU information, visit SCI's CEU page.
