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Healthcare Career Terms — Unit test

Question 4 • Medical Terminology - EL3620 A

Someone who has a CCS is most likely a

Answer
A
medical coder at a doctor’s office.
B
medical coder at a hospital.
C
medical transcriptionist at a doctor’s office.
D
medical transcriptionist at a hospital.

Explanation

CCS stands for Certified Coding Specialist, a credential for professionals who code medical records. CCS holders are especially associated with coding complex inpatient records in hospitals, so the best answer is a medical coder at a hospital. Medical transcriptionists transcribe dictated notes rather than assign medical codes.

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