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Session 302: AAHAM Coaching. October 3, 2014 Linda Klapperich and Alene Meidl. Overview of AAHAM Certification AAHAM certification options include: Certified Revenue Cycle Executive (CRCE) Certified Revenue Cycle Professional (CRCP) Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS)
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Session 302: AAHAM Coaching October 3, 2014 Linda Klapperich and Alene Meidl
Overview of AAHAM Certification AAHAM certification options include: Certified Revenue Cycle Executive (CRCE) Certified Revenue Cycle Professional (CRCP) Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) Certified Compliance Technician (CCT)
Certified Revenue Cycle Executive (CRCE) • Executive Certification is an extensive online proctored 8-hour exam. • Includes patient access, billing, credit/collections and revenue cycle management. • Four sections containing multiple-choice, true/false, fill in the blank, short answer, essay and quantitative questions. • Each section is graded separately, and each of the four (4) sections must be passed with a score of 70% or greater in order to earn the certification. • Two types of Executive certification; one focused on the revenue cycle within an institutional (hospital, health system) environment and the other focused on the revenue cycle in a professional (physician, clinic) environment. • Full exam costs $299, each section $50, dual certification available $239.
Certified Revenue Cycle Professional (CRCP) • Professional Certification is an online proctored 4-hour exam. • Includes patient access, billing, credit/collections and revenue cycle management. • Exam is comprised of 4 sections of true/false and multiple-choice questions. • Each of the four (4) sections must be passed with a score of 70% or greater. • Two types of Professional certification; one focused on the revenue cycle within an institutional (hospital, health system) environment and the other focused on the revenue cycle in a professional (physician, clinic) environment. • Full exam costs $199, each section $50, dual certification available $160.
Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) • Specialist certification is an online proctored 2-hour exam. • Tests the proficiency of staff involved in the processing of patient accounts and to prepare them for the many details needed to perform their daily job duties. • Exam includes relevant regulations and acronyms • Three multiple-choice sections; passing score of 70% for each for certification. • Two types of Specialist Certification; one focused on the revenue cycle within an institutional (hospital, health system) environment, the other focused on the revenue cycle in a professional (physician, clinic) environment. • Full exam costs $100, each section $50, dual certification available $80.
Certified Revenue Certified Compliance Technician (CCT) • Compliance certification is an online proctored 90-minute exam • Focus areas include: 1) The seven elements of a healthcare compliance plan, 2) Agencies that oversee healthcare compliance, 3) Knowledge of the Office of Inspector General compliance recommendations, 4) Non-compliance penalties • Grading is immediate upon completion of the exam. All areas of the CCT exam are graded together; the exam must be passed with a score of 70% or greater. • Intended to meet the annual employee compliance training requirements and to support individuals with professional compliance responsibilities in both institutional and professional settings. • Cost for CCT exam is $100.
Certification Schedule: September 2, 2014 - Deadline for November 2014 Exam Period (November 10-21, 2014) December 1, 2014 - Deadline for February 2015 Exam Period May 2015 Exam Period and Registration Deadline - TBA August 2015 Exam Period and Registration Deadline - TBA
Earning certification can help you by: • Improving your earning potential • Giving you a competitive advantage with current and prospective employers • Granting you the recognition you deserve • * Providing access to the positions and promotions you seek and desire • Building a network of influential peers who share your certification designation • * Continuing to expand your skills and expertise through continuing education
Tips for studying & testing: • Utilize the study guide provided & resources available • Develop flash cards and buddy system for studying • Schedule regular time to studying • http://promise.dpw.state.pa.us/UB04_LTC/upload/02_UB04_formlocator.htm • When testing, use time wisely • Answer all questions, do not leave blank
Contacts: Linda Klapperich, CRCE-I, Certification Chair Linda.klapperich@ministryhealth.org (715) 644-6119 Alene Meidl, PCS, CRCS-I alenem@americollect.com (920) 682-0311