AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance)

AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) Pros & Cons

About AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance)

Services & Capabilities

AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) Pricing

Integrations

AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) connects with the following tools and platforms:

• HC Coding Outsourcing Firms (credential verification reference)
• HC Operator HR/Hiring Workflows (credential verification)

Compliance & Security

• HCS-D / HCS-O / HCS-H Issuing Authority
• HC Coding Specialty Certification Body
• NAHC Affiliated Organization

Service Areas

• United States (national membership)
• HC Coding + Compliance Professional Community

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance)?

The Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance (AHCC) is the **professional certification body** for home care coding and compliance specialists — issuing the **HCS-D** (Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis), **HCS-O** (Home Care Coding Specialist - OASIS), and **HCS-H** (Home Care Coding Specialist - Hospice) credentials that are the industry-standard certifications for HH/hospice coders. For HC operators, AHCC matters as the certification authority that HH coding outsourcing firms (3Gen,

Who is AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) best for?

HC operators verifying credentialed-coder requirements + HC coding professionals (in-house or outsourced firm employees) seeking HCS-D / HCS-O / HCS-H certification, CEUs, and professional community Built for all hc operators (verification + education); hc coding professionals (individual membership) agencies.

How much does AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) cost?

AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) pricing: **Pricing (verify at ahhcccoding.org)**: individual professional membership typically $150-$400/yr depending on credential level; HCS-D / HCS-O / HCS-H credential exam fees typically $250-$400 per credential. CEU access bundled with membership tiers. For operators, no service contract — engagement i

What does AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) integrate with?

AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) integrates with HC Coding Outsourcing Firms (credential verification reference), HC Operator HR/Hiring Workflows (credential verification).

What are the main features of AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance)?

Key features include: HCS-D Certification (Diagnosis Coding); HCS-O Certification (OASIS); HCS-H Certification (Hospice Coding); CEU Library + Continuing Education; HCCN Annual Conference; Regional HC Coding Events.

What are alternatives to AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance)?

Top alternatives include Public Consulting Group (PCG), Home Care Consultants LLC, HPS (Home Health & Hospice Professionals), and more. Compare each side-by-side against AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) on Carezano to find the best fit for your home care agency.

Top AHCC (Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance) Alternatives

Public Consulting Group (PCG)

Government consulting firm with state Medicaid HCBS waiver + program oversight practice — parent of PPL (largest US Medicaid FMS, batch 12)

Home Care Consultants LLC

Minnesota-based home care consulting boutique — compliance, operations, and clinical support tailored to MN state licensing and HCBS waiver requirements

HPS (Home Health & Hospice Professionals)

Home health + hospice consulting tier-2 firm — compliance auditing, clinical support, survey preparation, and operational improvement (distinct from HPS Solutions)

Elaris Consulting

Home health + hospice compliance consulting with OASIS review, quality improvement, survey preparation, and corrective action plan (CAP) development