How to become Certified as a medical coder? To become certified as a medical coder a candidate must take a certification exam such as the AAPC’s CPC® exam or AHIMA’s CCS® exam. Earning a degree, diploma, or certificate in medical coding or medical billing and coding does not make you a certified medical coder.





Why do I need to become Certified as a medical coder? There are many benefits to having a CPC® or CCS® certified medical coder’s credential: