Rapid eye movement sleep. EEG of a mouse. Rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep, REMS) is a unique phase of mammalian sleep characterized by random movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.
You can become a medical coder through different avenues. Certificate programs are offered at technical colleges and medical trade schools, and generally take anywhere from one to two years to complete. Associate degree programs are offered at community colleges and typically take about two years to complete.
The physician-based medical coder exam through AAPC is called the CPC exam. AAPC allows up to six hours for exam completion, which consists of 150 multiple choice questions. The physician-based medical coder exam through AHIMA is called the CCS-P exam. AHIMA allows up to four hours (no breaks) for exam completion, which consists of approximately 109 questions including multiple choice coding, billing, reimbursement and medical record cases. Once the examination is completed it will be graded and your pass or fail status reported to you via your contact information.