| Medical coding certification, while not always | | | | that present certification to those in the medical |
| required, is highly suggested. The thing that you | | | | coding career: |
| need to know is that Certified Medical Coders | | | | - American Health Information Management |
| have a higher income than their non-certified | | | | Association |
| coworkers - up to 17% more, according to the | | | | - American Academy of Professional Coders |
| American Academy of Professional Coders. | | | | Each of these organizations are reputable and |
| Moreover, medical coding profession advancement | | | | respected and offer extensively recognized |
| opportunities are in great abundance and are | | | | medical coding credentials. Each association also |
| generally given to people who are certified. | | | | provides entry level medical coding credentials as |
| The following are the only 2 national institutions | | | | well as advanced medical coding credentials. |