I Love Medical Coding is a specialised medical coding learning platform delivering industry-aligned training, practical coding exposure, and interview-focused programs designed to build confident, job-ready healthcare professionals.
Essentials of Medical Coding course is a foundational course designed to help both life sciences and non-life sciences students build the core knowledge required to begin a successful career in medical coding.
BCHH-C stands for Board Certified Home Health Coder, issued by the WellSky Credentialing Board (WCB). It validates advanced competency in ICD-10-CM coding for Home Health, OASIS-related coding concepts, documentation interpretation, and compliance.
The Certified OASIS Quality Specialist (COQS) credential validates high-level mastery of OASIS regulations, item guidance, documentation interpretation, and accurate data application in Home Health.
HCS-D is the industry-recognized credential for diagnosing and ICD-10-CM coding expertise in Home Health.
This certification is governed by the Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance (AHCC).
The HCS-O credential tests mastery of OASIS guidance, item application, clinical interpretation, regulatory understanding, and documentation accuracy for home health.
CPC is a widely recognized medical coding certification for coders working in outpatient / physician-office / ambulatory care / outpatient claims settings.
It shows proficiency in standard code sets and coding rules — primarily ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II.
This course is designed by American Academy of Professional Courses (AAPC)
CIC is a professional certification by AAPC, focused exclusively on inpatient / hospital / facility coding (not outpatient).
It validates the ability to correctly code diagnoses and procedures (ICD-10-CM + ICD-10-PCS) for inpatient hospital services, understand facility documentation and compliance standards, and assign accurate DRGs under hospital prospective payment systems (IPPS / MS-DRG).
CRC is a certification from AAPC focused on risk-adjustment / health-plan / insurance-based diagnosis coding, rather than traditional inpatient or outpatient procedural coding.
The credential validates ability to correctly assign diagnosis codes (ICD-10-CM) in the context of risk-adjustment models, track chronic conditions, and support predictive modelling and plan-level risk scoring.
The CCA credential is designed for individuals who interpret healthcare data and assign medical codes from patient records — inpatient, outpatient, and physician-based records.
It’s positioned as an entry-level coding certification — ideal for those starting a career in health information management and medical coding.
The Certified Coding Specialist CCS credential demonstrates a practitioner’s tested skills in data quality and accuracy, along with mastery of medical coding proficiency. CCS coders classify medical data from patient records (inpatient and outpatient) to support billing, reimbursement, compliance, reporting, and health information management
CCS-P is the credential for coders working in physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, or specialty centers.
CCS-P certified professionals handle coding of physician-based services — diagnosis and procedure coding (ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS), ensuring documentation integrity, data quality, coding compliance, and support for insurance / reimbursement processes.
RHIT stands for Registered Health Information Technician. RHIT-certified professionals work in hospitals and a wide variety of healthcare settings: physician practices, nursing homes, home-health agencies, mental health facilities, public health agencies, and more.
The CDIP credential is for professionals specializing in Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) — ensuring that clinical documentation supports accurate coding, compliant billing, proper record-keeping, and data quality.
CHDA is a credential for professionals specializing in health-data analysis, reporting, and interpretation — enabling them to transform raw healthcare data into accurate, actionable information.
CHPS is a credential for professionals specializing in privacy and security of health information: designing, implementing, and administering robust privacy & security programs in healthcare settings.