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Topic: CCCS

Advancing medical coding: Medical coders matter, and the College is committed to advancing this practice

Certified medical coders ensure that the personal health information of Canadians contributes to quality care. The accuracy of the coded data affects health care decisions, planning, funding, research, and more. The data is transformed into meaningful information to accelerate improvements in health care, system…

Applications open: June 2022 CCCS NCE

The Canadian College of Health Information Management is now accepting applications for the June 2022 Certified Classification and Coding Specialist (CCCS) national certification examination (NCE).

CCCS national certification application has reopened

The CCCS national certification application has reopened in the new online platform. When filling out this application, candidates may select the CCCS national certification examination (NCE) sitting of their choice; June and November 2020 are available sittings at this time. In order to access…

Professional designations with the Canadian College of Health Information Management

The Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) is proud to announce the opportunity for four professional designations to be earned. CHIM: Certified Health Information ManagementCCCS: Certified Classification and Coding Specialist CCDIS: Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist CTSS: Certified Terminology Standards Specialist  It is through creating…

Introducing the new Classification and Coding Specialist national certification examination

Learn more about the upcoming Classification and Coding Specialist certification examination