Current Status

The Medical Coding Alignment was approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on March 16, 2011.  Colleges are granted one year from the approval date to implement the alignment.

State Business and Industry Committee Recommendation:

The State Business and Industry Committee for Medical Coding recommended the following industry credentials for all Medical Coding programs:

1. Preferred credential:  CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CPC-H (P) coding of physician services in a hospital setting – these are both offered through AAPC – physician coding only – no facilities coding.  CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) – certifications offered through AHIMA – equipment and facilities coding but no physician based coding.

2. Kansas WORKReady! Certificate Silver Level (4), although a Gold Level (5) is preferred.