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Certified Billing & Coding Exam and Prep
This accredited certification exam proves competency in the knowledge and tasks most important for an entry-level billing and coding specialist and is accompanied by robust CBCS Exam Preparation materials designed to keep students both informed and engaged.
Three Coding manuals are required to take the CBCS exam; CPT Professional Edition | HCPCS Level II | ICD-10-CM. Please review the Candidate Handbook pg. 27 or our FAQs to ensure your learners bring in the correct year of manuals—this is important, or they will not be allowed to take the exam.
How is our exam different?
- We evaluated the job (by way of a thorough Job Task Analysis) and confirmed that the best billing and coding specialists have a foundational understanding of both topics. Many certifications focus either on Billing OR Coding, but not both. Our exam gives nearly equal representation to these two key areas.
- The exam validates specialized knowledge in a wide range of billing AND coding activities, covering the application of coding plus giving an understanding of the complete Revenue Cycle, which is a critical component to understanding all financial transactions in the medical office.
What's Included in Our Prep Resources
- Module Introduction Videos
- Professionalism Tip Videos
- Animated “Mentors”
- End of Modules quizzes
- Flashcards
- Facilitator Tool Kit
- EHR Documentation Challenges (billing and coding related simulations)
- Audio Narration and Glossary
- Case Studies
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Resources and support throughout the entire certification & career journey
Our learning programs and tools are based on in-depth employer insights, the latest industry trends and data, and collaboration with subject matter and technology experts. Take advantage of these engaging billing and coding certification resources to help students meet employer requirements and achieve their CBCS certification and career goals.
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Help students prepare for their Billing and Coding certification exam (CBCS) with interactive learning resources designed to help them master key concepts, analyze areas that need attention and feel confident about taking their exam.
Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) Online Study Guide
Instructional lesson content, review questions, and audio, video, and animations—all aligned to the CBCS certification exam.
Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) Online Practice Test
Three different 100-question practice tests (two attempts on each) that provide personalized direction on areas students still need to master to achieve their CBCS certification.
Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) Online Study Guide + Practice Test
Best value – this package includes robust interactive study materials and a billing and coding study guide, along with the practice test.
NHA’s certification exams are accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The NCCA is a nationally recognized third party agency that accredits certification programs which are able to meet and comply with its standards. Students will take the exam either at their school, a PSI testing center near them, or through live remote proctoring at the location of their choice.
Download the NHA Candidate Handbook for full details on exam eligibility.
*The purchase of NHA exam preparation materials is not required to sit for any NCCA-accredited certification exam and use does not guarantee a passing score on an exam. All NHA exams are NCCA-accredited.
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What makes us different
Competency Validation
- 7 end-of-module quizzes
- Practice drills and interactive games
- Learner usage, performance, and seat-time analytics
Training and education packages
Our learning solutions are meant to work together. Save on resources designed to help students succeed.
Online Study Guide + Online Practice Test
Includes:
- Interactive online study guide aligned to the CBCS exam
- Three different 100-question practice tests (two attempts on each)
- Focused Review® remediation based on practice test performance to pinpoint areas to focus on
Printed Study Guide + Online Practice Test
Includes:
- 116-page printed study guide (mailed to student's home) with summary sections and case studies
- Three different 100-question practice tests (two attempts on each)
- Focused Review® remediation based on practice test performance to pinpoint areas to focus on
*The purchase of NHA exam preparation materials is not required to sit for any NCCA-accredited certification exam and use does not guarantee a passing score on an exam. All NHA exams are NCCA-accredited.
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The revenue cycle is what impacts the revenue stream for the practice. In order to decrease billing and coding error, you must know where in the revenue cycle the error occurred and take the initiative to correct the error and continue with the billing process. Sandra Brooks, MBC Program Director, Fortis College EDU
Why is it important to know both Billing AND Coding?
- Billing and coding are each their own separate processes, yet each function is equally important. Medical coding involves extracting pertinent information from the medical records and clinical documentation with accuracy to be billed, and medical billing uses those codes to create insurance claims and bills for patients.
- When a specialist has knowledge and expertise in both billing and coding, rather than just one or the other, they are multi-skilled and an asset to any medical office.
Why is Revenue Cycle Management important?
With an effective RCM system, healthcare organizations can keep costs down and focus on improving patient outcomes. When an integrated billing and coding system is employed, care providers can:
- Achieve higher rates of clean (error-free) claims
- Have fewer past-due patient payments
- Bring in higher revenue and profits
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