Formal education in ICD-10-CM coding, CPT-4 coding, and medical terminology Certification in one of the following: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), COC-A (Certified Outpatient Coder-Apprentice), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), Formerly CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder-Hospital), or CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder). Prepare and present coding education to new providers joining the practices to ensure understanding current evaluation and management guidelines Identify patterns in denials working with appropriate parties to correct errors and mitigate future errors.