Certified
Outpatient Coder |

Certified Outpatient Coder

As more physicians choose to join hospital groups over private practices, the demand for certified outpatient coders is rising, making COC certification an excellent career choice. A COC certification validates your expertise in outpatient hospital coding, including a strong understanding of Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs), payment status indicators, and Medicare Severity-Diagnosis-Related Groups (MS-DRGs). Certified COC coders are equipped to accurately report outpatient services across various settings, such as:
  • Hospital emergency departments
  • Outpatient hospital clinics
  • Outpatient therapy departments
  • Outpatient cancer centers
  • Dialysis services