Certified Coding Specialist Exam Pathway 2025/2026 Version
By Brittany Deaton
Length7h
About this audiobook
Prepare for CCS certification with a focused, adaptable guide that delivers clarity, confidence, and competence.
Key Features & Benefits
600 High-Yield Practice Questions – Full-length, scenario-based questions designed to mirror the format, style, and complexity of the official exam, with clear and concise answer explanations to support comprehension.
Structured Exam Roadmap – A step-by-step breakdown of core CCS exam domains, including ICD-10-CM & PCS, CPT/HCPCS, inpatient and outpatient coding, DRG assignment, compliance, and data quality management.
Real-World Case Scenarios – Patient-based simulations that replicate coding challenges professionals face on the job, paired with detailed solution walkthroughs to build real-world application skills.
Proven Test-Taking Strategies – Time management techniques, tips for decoding tricky wording, and methods to approach complex multiple-choice and scenario-based questions with confidence.
Exam-Focused Layout – Chapters and practice sets organized to help you target high-yield topics efficiently and retain key information for long-term recall.
Why This Edition Stands Out
Most exam prep guides stop at general content and minimal practice. This 2025/2026 edition is built to maximize readiness with:
A 600-question bank, including chapter-based drills and full-length mock questions
Focused content that filters out irrelevant material and centers on what’s truly tested
Application-driven structure—equally useful for students, coding professionals, and career changers
Ideal For
First-time CCS exam takers seeking a focused and practical prep approach
Health Information Management (HIM) professionals looking to certify or re-certify
Students in medical coding programs aiming to transition into clinical coding roles
Career changers entering the healthcare documentation and coding field
This book provides the clarity, structure, and practice volume you need to move from preparation to certification
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness, Self-Help
Length7 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 21, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 Foundations of Medical Coding
2ICD-10-CM Classification & Diagnostic Coding
3CPT Procedure Coding Principles
4HCPCS Level II & Modifiers Usage
5Exam Format & Structure
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6Chapter 2 Coding Guidelines & Reimbursement
7Official Coding Guidelines & Conventions
8Auditing, Quality Assurance & Data Integrity
9Reimbursement Methodologies & Payer Policies
10Chapter 3 Inpatient & Specialty Coding Domain
11Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) & DRG Coding (100 Practice Questions)
12Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Coding (100 Practice Questions)
13Chapter 4 Compliance, Reporting & Emerging Topics Domain
14Regulatory Compliance, Ethics & HIPAA (100 Practice Questions)
15Coding Data Management, Reporting & Analytics (100 Practice Questions)
16THEORY QUESTIONS
17EXTRA QUESTIONS
18Glossary
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