Medical Billing and Coding Certifications
Remington College encourages all Medical Billing and Coding diploma program students to take a certification exam. In order to help with this process, we have included the student membership fees, if required by the organizations to take the exam, and the cost of the first exam in our tuition price.
Below are descriptions of the options available to our Medical Billing and Coding students. If a student decides to pursue more than one certification, or requires a retest, then the student will be responsible for the payment and registration for each additional certification and exam fee.
Medical Coding Certifications(2)
Certified Professional Coder
The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). The AAPC is the nation’s largest credentialing organization for the business side of medicine- coding and auditing.
Obtaining a CPC proves proficiency in:
- Coding procedures, services, and diagnoses in a physician-based setting
- Medical coding rules and regulations of reimbursement and compliance
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
Exam cost: $300
Certified Coding Associate
The Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification is available from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The AHIMA was founded in 1928 to improve health record quality and administers certifications that are nationally accepted.
Obtaining a CCA certificate demonstrates coding competency in both hospitals and physician-based settings. The CCA is an entry-level coding credential designed to help new coders exhibit efficiency in areas such as:
- Health records and data content
- Clinical classification systems and coding guidelines
- Privacy, confidentiality, legal, and ethical issues
Exam cost: $299
Medical Billing Certification
Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist
The Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) is offered by the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA). The AMBA was formed 12 years ago to help professional small and home-based medical billers network and gain industry information.
The CRMS validates that the biller is qualified to facilitate the claims paying process from the time a service is performed until the balance is paid. Obtaining a CRMS provides credibility to health care providers that the biller possesses knowledge in the following:
- Insurance claims, billing, and reimbursement
- Insurance appeals and denials
- Insurance fraud and abuse
Exam cost: $325
To learn more about the CPC certification, please visit AAPC.com.
To learn more about the CCA certification, please visit AHIMA.org.
To learn more about the CMRS certification, please visit AMBAnet.net.
(1)http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm
(2)Coding certification varies by campus. Please contact your local campus to learn which coding certification is offered.