WVUPC Coders Gain Professional Certifications
The WVU Physicians of Charleston congratulates Johnna Martin, CCS, CPC, CPB, CCC., billing manager for WVUPC Internal Medicine on the successful passing of the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) exam through The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
AHIMA is a global nonprofit association representing health information professionals who work with health data for more than one billion patient visits each year. It is the leading voice and authority in health information.
Coding specialists are skilled in classifying medical data from patient records, often in a hospital setting but also in a variety of other healthcare settings. The CCS credential demonstrates a practitioner's tested skills in data quality and accuracy as well as mastery of coding proficiency.
Congratulations is also extended to Kendra Berkhouse, CPC, CGIC, medical billing specialist for WVUPC Internal Medicine, who has passed the CGIC (Certified Gastroenterology Coder) exam administered through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). The CGIC credential certifies individuals in their ability to accurately assign medical codes for surgical procedures and services within the field of gastroenterology (the digestive system).
AAPC is the world's largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare, with members worldwide working in medical coding, billing, auditing, compliance, clinical documentation improvement, revenue cycle management, and practice management.
Certification is a professional’s official recognition of achievement, expertise, and judgment. It is a mark of excellence requiring continued learning and skill development to maintain.
“Coders are the heartbeat of any healthcare organization and the certifications obtained by Johnna and Kendra are indicative of their knowledge and commitment to their profession,” said Rachael Trout, EdD, administrator of internal medicine at WVU Physicians of Charleston.
Congratulations to Johnna and Kendra on these important and impressive certifications.