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As you know, working medical coders and billers, as well as recent graduates from vocational training programs should seek certification as soon as possible to succeed!

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Most Medical Billers and Coders Seek Professional Membership and Certification!

As in so many healthcare professions certification in the medical billing and coding field is not required but it is highly recommended.

If your objective is to work for a medical office, group practice, healthcare provision network, or hospital keep in mind that it is the employer who not only prefers but often requires national certification as a competency standard for their particular office or organization!

National Healthcareer Association

134 Evergreen Place

E. Orange, NJ 07018

Phone: 1-800-499-9092

Gain a significant advantage and the edge you need in your coding and billing career. Learn what you need to know about the Certified Medical Coding and Billing Specialist (CBCS) through NHA.

NHA is the benchmark in healthcare certification and offers national certification examinations to current healthcare workers with experience in the field, union members, or students who have successfully completed an NHA approved training program.

American Association of Medical Billers (AAMB)

1840 E. 17th St., Suite 140

Santa Ana, CA 92701

1-888-BILLERS

By joining this organization you can sit for the Certified Medical Biller (CBM) exam, or the Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) exam.

National Association of Claims Assistance Professionals (NACAP)

5329 S. Main St., Suite 102

Downers Grove, IL 60515-4845

708-963-3500

With this organization you can sit for the Certified Claims Assistance Professional (CCAP) or the Certified Electronic Claims Professional (CECP) examinations.

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

309 West 700 South

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

1-800-626-CODE

Upon successful completion of the examination, the AAPC awards the credentials CPC or CPC-H. Exam packet includes an application and the requirements to take or retake the American Academy of Professional Coders (the Academy) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) certification exam.

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

PO Box 97349

Chicago, IL 60690-7349

1-800-621-6828

This organization helps those interested in being a Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) or a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist for the Physician’s Office (CCS-P).

American Guild of Patient Account Management (AGPAM)

National Certification Examination Program

1101 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 700

Washington, DC 20036

202-857-1179

Through this organization you can acquire a Certified Patient Account Technician (CPAT), Certified Clinic Account Technician (CCAT), Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM), or Certified Clinic Account Manager (CCAM) designation.

Professional Association of Health Care Office Managers (PAHCOM)

461 E. Ten Mile Road

Pensacola, FL 32534-9714

1-800-451-9311

This organization is designed for the manager or supervisor of a medical office setting offering the Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) designation.

Association of Registered Medical Professionals (ARMP)

11405 Old Roswell Road

Alpharetta, GA 30004

800-334-5724 x5

Benefits of ARMP Membership

Your membership opens the door to continuing education and certification. Members of ARMP are eligible and encouraged to take certification examinations that allow them to prominently display their advanced knowledge of coding, practice management, collections, and third-party compliance skills.

Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)

104 Inverness Terrace East

Englewood, CO 80012

303-799-1111

FAX 303-643-4427

American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)

104 Inverness Terrace East

Englewood, CO 80112

303-397-7869

FAX 303-643-4427

International Billing Associations, Inc.

7315 Wisconsin Ave.

Bethesda, MD 20814

301-961-8680

This is an organization on an International level.

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Benefits of Medical Billing and Coding Certification... Countless job seekers face barriers to employment and promotion because they lack professional credentials! Certified professionals are more readily hired at higher pay than their non-certified counterparts. Since 1989 over 150,000 health care professionals have earned the recognition and rewards gained from passing NHA certification exams. By attaining certification they have joined a growing distinguished group of knowledgeable and expert health care professionals. NHA grants Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credentials to: new graduates based on their training working individuals based on experience through NHA's Home Study Program		Reasons Behind the High Demand For Medical Billers Medical, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical services play an important role in our nation's economy! Driven by the ever increasing need for medical services wherever there are people the opportunities in healthcare related disciplines never cease to exist. There is plenty of room for men and women in healthcare occupations as long as they have the drive to achieve their dreams. Employment is not limited by location, gender, race, religion, or even disability. Recruiters and employers are readily hiring qualified staff to better serve their patients and clients; this includes medical billers, whose job it is to make sure healthcare providers get paid for the medical services they have provided in their community.