I have been looking for a job since receiving my CPC-A certification, but most job postings require more experience or a higher grade certification. Recently someone told me that they found a position open for a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Apprenticeship. CCS is a certification obtained through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), not AAPC. A google search indicates that a CCS is basically the same as a CPC. Is this accurate? Again, this position is advertising a CCS Apprenticeship job, and I am just wondering if my CPC-A certificate qualifies me for the position.