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Why Get Certified??
Certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities and jobs.
In today's increasingly complex and highly-specialized economy, credentials are
everything. Sure you may have the skills to do the job, but how do you
convince potential clients or employers? Certification!
Certification may open doors you don't expect. Certification is likely
to increase self esteem as well as job potential and income.
Certified Medical Billing Specialist®
- CMBS
The Certified Medical Billing Specialist® examination is an
introductory level billing and coding exam. There are no classroom prerequisites
required to sit for the Certification.
The CMBS exam is comprised of 100 questions covering medical terminology,
medical office insurance, insurance carriers, Medicare, ICD coding, CPT coding,
fraud and abuse, and evaluation of an EOB.
To sit for the certification you must first be a member of the Medical
Association of Billers. For more information on membership click
here.
If you would like to view sample questions click
here.
Certified Medical Billing Specialist® for Hospitals CMBS-H
The CMBS-H exam is an intermediate level certification covering the
differences between billing for an inpatient and outpatient.
Students must be familiar with Medical Terminology, Internal Network of a
Hospital, ICD Volume II, CPT, HCPCS and ICD Volume III, Form Locators, and
Billing on a CMS 1500 and UB 04.
Certified Medical Billing Specialist® for Chiropractic -
CMBS-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 certification. Your CMBS-CA
certification will give you the proof of competency necessary for State
Registration where required.
Certified Medical Billing Specialist® Instructor - CMBS-I
The Medical Association of Billers now offers a training class for
instructors. We will demonstrate how to conduct a refresher class and
provide tips and assessment tools. Instructors will have an opportunity to
present topics to the class. Instructors will be evaluated on presentation
skills and handling questions. Upon successful completion instructors will
receive their CMBS-I. This class is given three times a year in Las
Vegas. If you would like more information please call Sharon at
702-240-8519 or E-mail her at: Sharon.Watson@e-medbill.com
CEU Requirements
Single Certification
(CMBS, CMBS-H, CMBS-CA) |
12 CEU |
Double Certification
(CMBS, CMBS-H, CMBS-CA) |
20 CEU |
Triple Certification
(CMBS, CMBS-H, CMBS-CA) |
28 CEU |
| CMBS-I |
20 CEU plus 100 hours of documented training |
If you are a school interested in offering a billing and coding
certification rather than a Certificate of Completion to your students please
contact our office today for information.
Currently the Medical Association of Billers has schools across the country
using our examination for their students. If you would like more
information on becoming a proctor site for the CMBS examination please email:
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