Which certification is better CIC or CCS? Inpatient coding certifications from AAPC and AHIMA are similar, but with several differences. Which one should you choose and why? Is the CCS harder, than the CIC or the other way around?

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Medical coding credential most affected: topic related questions can come up on:
CCS exam
CIC exam

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