Because there are distinct differences in CPT coding for physician services vs. inpatient facility services, both the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) have two separate accreditation exams, to meet this need.

AHIMA

CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (Hospital) & CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based


AAPC:

The CPC for physician coding and the CPC-H for facility coding.