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Before BC Advantage Online CEU Center, many industry professionals were limited to holding 1 certification, due to the ever rising cost in obtaining their annual CEU's. Now you can obtain up-to 12 CEU's per year for only $40.

We encourage you to take advantage of our online CEU center and also look to obtain further industry certifications from other professional associations such as the following:

Practice Management Institute®

Certified Medical Coders (CMC’s) have mastered the intricacies of both procedural and diagnostic coding systems. A CMC has demonstrated outstanding knowledge and skills in outpatient coding. These professionals know how to make proper code selections based on the highest degree of specificity, and understand implications of under or over-coding. CMC’s have the skills to address complex problem sets and clarify advanced coding issues with physicians and business associates. CMC’s have passed the certification exam, which measures competency in coding case scenarios and completing problem-set exercises. Visit www.pmiMD.com for information on exam and preparatory program.

Certified Medical Insurance Specialist (CMIS) is a highly-skilled, physician-based reimbursement professional. Medical office professionals with the CMIS certification have passed a comprehensive exam which measures competency in the areas of coding, billing, and insurance processing for outpatient services. CMIS-certified individuals understand how to reduce errors, file appeals, and submit claims for a wide range of medical situations. Those awarded with the CMIS credential have mastered advanced claims processing and billing skills and can handle timely, accurate claims consistently, which contributes to a higher rate of paid claims for the practice. Visit www.pmiMD.com for information on exam and preparatory program.

Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) is able to initiate policies and protocols that will improve, protect and stabilize the financial security of the practice. CMOM’s help guard the practice against risks, and motivate employees to improve productivity and increase revenue. CMOM’s must demonstrate a high level of financial and personnel management knowledge by passing the certification examination. CMOM credentials indicate familiarity with managed care contracts, compliance issues and exceptional patient service skills. Visit www.pmiMD.com for information on exam and preparatory program.

Medical Association of Billers

MAB - Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS)
The Medical Association of Billers CMBSTM Program is a challenging series of interesting and practical courses. It is aimed at individuals employed in a provider's office, health insurance company, or an independent billing center.
A candidate for certification is an individual who is motivated to improve their medical billing knowledge and develop new skills to assist providers in maximizing their reimbursement through proper coding and documentation.
To achieve certification, an individual must successfully complete a series of six courses and provide the Medical Association of Billers with Supervisor, Provider or Instructor evaluation of billing performance.
www.e-medbill.com

MAB - Certified Medical Billing Specialist Chiropractic Assistants (CMBC-CA)
The Medical Association of Billers Certified Medical Billing Specialist - Chiropractic Assistant (CMBS-CA) Program is a challenging and practical intermediate level billing and coding weekend.
Your CMBS-CA certification will give you the proof of competency necessary for State Registration.
www.e-medbill.com

MAB - Certified Medical Billing Specialist for Hospital (CMBC)
This is an intermediate level course. Students must be familiar with ICD, CPT and HCPCS. The class is held the first weekend of the month and is given every other month. The class is Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
www.e-medbill.com

American Academy of Professional Coders

AAPC - Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
A Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is an individual of high professional integrity who has passed a coding certification examination sponsored by the American Academy of Professional Coders (the Academy). The examination consists of questions regarding the correct application of CPT®, HCPCS procedure and supply codes and ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes used for billing professional medical services to insurance companies. A CPC must have at least two years coding experience and maintain yearly renewal and CEU requirements.
www.aapc.com

AAPC - Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
A Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) is an individual of high professional integrity who has passed a coding certification examination sponsored by the American Academy of Professional Coders (the Academy). The examination consists of questions regarding the correct application of CPT®, ICD-9-CM diagnoses and procedure codes used for billing facility services to insurance companies. A CPC-H must have at least two years coding experience and maintain yearly renewal and CEU requirements.
www.aapc.com

AAPC - Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P)
The Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P) credential certifies that the successful candidate has knowledge and skills to adjudicate provider claims effectively. The CPC-P demonstrates the payer coder’s aptitude, proficiency, and knowledge within the payer environment. The intended audience includes claims reviewers, utilization management staff, coordination of benefits staff, provider relations and contracting and customer service staff. A CPC-P must have at least two years coding work experience that includes working with CPT®, ICD-9-CM, or HCPCS code sets and must maintain the required amount of yearly CEUs.
www.aapc.com

The Professional Association of Healthcare Coding Specialists

PAHCS - CERTIFIED CODING SPECIALIST EXAMS OFFERED
Members can be certified as a specialty coder by taking one exam covering ONLY the specialty they code. Our affiliations with medical associations and societies ensure the credentials are nationally recognized.
“Each specialty is one; together we are the Professional Association of Healthcare Coding Specialists - A united, integrated force that influences the development of our profession."

Cardiology (CCCS)
Family Practice (CFPCS)
Gastroenterology (CGCS)
General Surgery (CGSCS)
Internal Medicine (CIMCS)
Obstetrics/ Gynecology (COBGCS)
Orthopaedics (COPCS)
Otolaryngology (CENTCS)
Pain Management (CPMCS)
Pediatrics (CPEDCS)
Podiatry (CPODCS)
Pulmonology (CPCS)
Urology (CUCS)
Multi Specialty (CMSCS)

www.pahcs.org

Healthcare Billing & Management Association

HBMA - Certified Healthcare Billing and Management Executive
HBMA oversees the Certified Healthcare Billing and Management Executive program, aimed at demonstrating to your peers - and, most of all, your current and prospective clients - that you are dedicated to continuing professional education in this fast-changing, challenging industry. This rigorous program not only enhances the healthcare billing and management industry's image within the wider healthcare community, but it also offers HBMA members an additional way to differentiate themselves from other billers, boosting their edge in this increasingly competitive field.
www.hbma.org

Association of Registered Healthcare Professionals

ARHCP- Registered Medical Coder (RMC)
RMCs are highly skilled individuals who have been educated through the ARHCP to exhibit expertise in their field, making them ideal candidates for a multitude of positions in a variety of settings. The ARHCP works to ensure that each RMC is provided with knowledge to not only be proficient in, but also master accurately navigating within the ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II coding manuals. RMCs are proficient in properly applying HCPCS Levels I and II modifiers, comprehending current federal compliance guidelines, and understanding the fundamentals of the Medicare program structure from claim origination to claim reimbursement. A RMC has a good understanding of the E/M elements, and key components necessary for selecting proper levels of service, along with the ability to select appropriate levels of service using provided documentation. Visit www.arhcp.org for information on the exam and the self-directed RMC certification program.

ARHCP- Registered Medical Manager (RMM)
RMMs understand motivational strategies, financial forecasting tools, interpersonal communication skills, and payer analysis formulas. Managers seeking certification as an expert in the field of medical office management will benefit from learning new, as well as current, health care trends. The RMM certification offers its certificants a chance for new opportunities and promotion, not to mention, a higher level of verifiable competency. All RMM students are part of a program that recognizes the need for education and gaining knowledge to manage today’s ever-changing medical practice.

ARHCP- Specialty Self Study Courses
Specialty self-study courses will cover basic and intermediate concepts of CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS II coding guidelines. Each of the courses contain human anatomy and medical terminology related to the specialty being reviewed. Chapter exercises reinforce the lessons so that students can keep track of their own progress. The courses teach the proper way to code an office visit using either 1995 or 1997 exam guidelines. They also include surgical coding guidelines and what is covered in the surgical package. Finally, these courses will explain the proper use of procedural and diagnostic modifiers necessary for proper claims submission.
The ARHCP offers the following specialties: Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular (Hemic & Lymphatic), Digestive, Urinary, Male Genital, Female Genital/Maternity, Care & Delivery, Neurology, Eye & Ocular Adnexa, Radiology, Pathology & Laboratory

www.arhcp.org

MED-CERTIFICATION

Medical Office Assistant (CMA)
CMAs must have a thorough understanding of provider/patient public relations, be able to use practice scheduling and A/R software, understand medical terminology, laboratory and pharmacy data, with a good working knowledge of basics of billing, health insurance processing, and POS fee calculation-collection, as well as accounts receivable processes.

Medical Office Manager (CMAA)
CMAAs are able to initiate policies and protocols that will improve, protect and stabilize the financial security of the practice. They help guard the practice against risks, and motivate employees to improve productivity and increase revenue. They must demonstrate a high level of financial and personnel management, as well as, have familiarity with managed care contracts, compliance issues and exceptional patient-practice interactive and management skills. A knowledge of medical terminology, coding, billing, health insurance specialist and human resource is important.

CBS Certification (includes Health Insurance Specialist)
This certification demonstrates an individual’s skill and experience in medical terminology, provider office billing, health insurance processing, reimbursement knowledge, patient interaction, and accounts receivable management, with an emphasis on maximizing provider reimbursement through appropriate coding and billing procedures. It will also provide the certification for Health Insurance Specialist.

CBCS Certification
This certification demonstrates an individual’s skill and experience in the intricacies of both procedural and diagnostic coding systems and will have the required knowledge and skills in outpatient coding. Individuals are expected to be able to make proper code selections based on the highest degree of specificity, and understand the implications of under or over-coding. They have the skills to address complex problem sets and clarify advanced coding issues with physicians and business associates. They will have a good working knowledge of billing functions and responsibilities.

Medical Transcriptionist Certified (MTC)
MTCs must have a very good knowledge of medical terminology, including broad-based (hospital and clinical) terminology in specialty medicine, surgery, laboratory, pharmacy, and clinical. This certification will enable an individual to commence working at a novice level in transcription.

Medical Office Manager (CMAA)
MTCXs must have a masterful knowledge of medical terminology, including broad-based (hospital and clinical) terminology in specialty medicine, surgery, laboratory, pharmacy, and clinical. The MTCX will have had 1500 hours of transcription experience and will have taken and passed the MTC exam. This certification denotes the holder is an expert in the field.

CHIS Certification
This certification represents an individual’s knowledge about all third party payer processes, rules and regulations, a good knowledge of the reimbursement process and the ability to address and reduce billing/coding errors, file appeals, and submit and resubmit claims. A knowledge of coding and billing is required. The individual must also understand how to contribute to the accounts receivable management function in a provider office.