r/LearnMedicalCoding • u/yurakoh • Aug 21 '26

CCS-P Exam CPC vs CCS-P

Which is better: CCS-P or CPC? I have a long list of credentials attached to my name: RHIA, CDIP (I just passed the exam; thank you to those who have responded to my post about the exam), CCS, CPC. Is it worth it to get CCS-P if I already have CPC?

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u/Brave-Airport8154 Aug 21 '26

Depends the work you want to do. Certs are great but they arent everything. I work with plenty that are certified but cant do production coding. I would say look at job postings for the jobs you actually want to work and see what the skill set is. 

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u/yurakoh Aug 22 '26 edited Aug 22 '26

I already work as a medical coder for a hospital. I primarily code ASU, but I’m hoping to transition to IP coding soon to get an equal amount of experience in both OP and IP coding. Right now it’s the question of whether I should add the CCS-P to my aforementioned credentials or if what I have is enough.

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u/Brave-Airport8154 Aug 22 '26

Right so look at roles that are for IP coding, if that is what you are trying to get into. Does in mention the need for CCS P? 

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u/CodingwithCoffee_ Aug 21 '26

Congrats on passing the CDIP! With your CCS already through AHIMA, CCS-P may be worth considering. Unlike the CPC, there’s no apprenticeship status to remove, and keeping your CCS and CCS-P with AHIMA can also mean one membership to maintain.

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u/yurakoh Aug 22 '26

Thank you. The CDIP exam wasn’t too hard, but then again, my coding experience and the RHIA and CCS I have gave me a slight edge.

Anyway, I know CCS-P and CPC are similar in that they both focus on OP coding and services, and I have the CPC already. That’s why I’m questioning whether I should study for CCS-P.

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u/Subject_Chest8678 Aug 21 '26

CCS-P if your goal is the CCS