Entry-to-Practice (E2P) Medical Coding National Micro-Credential
The E2P Medical Coding Micro-Credential builds trusted skills for release-of-information roles
Demonstrating foundational coding and abstracting skills to ensure career readiness and employer confidence
Micro-Credential & Digital badge
The Entry-to-Practice (E2P) Medical Coding Micro-Credential is intended for graduates of accredited Health Information Management diploma and degree programs that have confirmed their curriculum teaches the micro-credential learning outcomes. Once graduates of these programs have passed the CHIM National Certification Exam (NCE) and have received their CHIM certification, they can sit for the E2P National Micro-credential Exam (NME). The E2P NME tests candidates on practical coding and abstracting scenarios, confirming they understand the application of the ICD-10-CA/CCI and Canadian Coding Standards at the entry-to-practice level.
Maintenance of Micro-credential & Digital badge
The requirements for upholding and maintaining this professional designation are as follows:
- Annual membership renewal with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
- Upholding of the professional code of ethics
- Completion of the required continuing professional education (CPE) credits as per the timeframe set forth in the CPE policy
Failure to meet any of these criteria may result in loss of micro-credential.
Learn about the E2P Medical Coding national micro-credential examination (NME)
In the E2P Medical Coding NME guide the following sections are presented:
- Section 1: About the E2P Medical Coding NME
- Section 2: Examination application
- Section 3: Preparing for the examination
- Section 4: Writing the examination
- Section 5: Receiving results
