Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS

While the AI-supported coding function is still being defined and may differ in the future from what we anticipate now, the CCS provides both the employee and the employer with a dependable and consistent assurance that the credential holder has the necessary foundational skills to be of continued value to the coding process.

The journey to CCS certification is not just about mastering code sets, applying guidelines, and analyzing documentation. It is also about mastering your mindset and staying composed under pressure.

As AI becomes more integrated into coding workflows, many organizations are recognizing the need for qualified professionals to review, validate, and approve AI-generated coding results.

Join Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief (!) video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q2 2026 on the topic “Hyperlactatemia.”

Join Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief (!) video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q2 2026 on the topic “Acute Tubular Injury.”

Preparing for the CCS coding credential is a significant goal. Don’t be afraid to put the power of the group on your side.

Procedures must sometimes be repeated unexpectedly. Coding Clinic for Q1, 2026 includes guidance on ICD-10-PCS coding of insertion of two Impella devices during separate operative episodes on the same day. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief discussion.

What happens when you get new information? Coding Clinic for Q1, 2026 includes guidance on ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding of a cesarean delivery without a current medical indication. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief discussion.

Join Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief (!) video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q1 2026 on the topic of coding a diagnosis of  “Adverse Effects of Injectable Non-insulin Antidiabetic Drug.”

Preparing for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam means stepping outside your daily coding comfort zone.

I think of the CCS as a Swiss Army Knife, containing within it a broad range of skills and aptitudes and the ability to deploy skills in new ways when necessary. A coding credential, once achieved, is yours to keep. The CCS positions the credential holder for the broadest possible range of coding responsibilities.

Hands-on practice can broaden a coder’s knowledge and experience in preparation for the CCS. Here are two suggestions:

You’ve been preparing for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam for quite a while, and you’re asking yourself, how do I know when I’ll be ready to attempt it?

The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential future-proofs your coding career by demonstrating your ability to adapt to industry changes. It opens doors to a wide range of roles, from inpatient and outpatient coding to auditing, CDI, compliance, education, and data analysis.

As AI absorbs repetitive, lower‑complexity cases, coders with CCS‑level mastery will be needed to guide and monitor the AI engine, keep it aligned with coding guidelines and regulatory changes, and safeguard coding quality and accuracy.

Many coders do not fail the CCS because they lack knowledge; they struggle because their study time is not organized around how AHIMA actually tests. A structured approach to CCS Exam preparation ensures the greatest chance of success.

Veterans returned from the 1990-1991 Gulf War facing unexplained symptoms – fatigue, memory issues, muscle pain, insomnia, digestive troubles, and rashes. New ICD-10-CM code T75.830-, recognizes Gulf War illness as a distinct clinical entity and helps coders accurately capture these cases.

Join Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief (!) video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q4 2025 on the topic of coding a diagnosis of  “Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Without Complications, In Remission.”