Session 202: AAHAM Certification
Friday, May 8, 2015
Linda Klapperich and Alene Meidl
Fun facts about May 8th
(from Wikipedia)
1877 – At Gilmore's Gardens in New York City, the first Westminster Kennel
Club Dog Show opens.
1886 - Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells a carbonated beverage named
“Coca-Cola” as a patient medicine.
1945 – World War II: V-E Day, combat ends in Europe. German forces agree in
Reims, France, to an unconditional surrender. Dissolution and surrender of
Nazi Germany and all its forces.
1980 – The World Health Organization confirms the eradication of smallpox.
And…
May 8th is Alene’s birthday!!!
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 Integrity Professional (CRIP)
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)
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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.
Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP)
• The Integrity Professional is an online proctored 4-hour exam.
• Intended to help ensure facilities effectively manage their charge master and
bill and document appropriately for all services rendered to a patient. It takes
into account revenue, reimbursement and compliance.
• Focus areas: 1) Overall review of charge capture, 2) Ancillary services, 3)
Surgical services and procedures, 4) Recurring outpatients and clinical services
• The CRIP exam is only available to national AAHAM members in good standing
• There are four (4) sections containing multiple-choice and true/false
questions. Each of the four sections must be passed with a score of 70% or
greater. If two or more sections passed, the others can be retaken.
• Cost for CRIP exam is $199. Must pass all four sections for certification.
Section retakes are $50.
Certification Schedule:
May 11-22, 2015 - Deadline for registering was March 2nd
June 1, 2015 -
Deadline for August 2015 Exam Period
(August 10-21, 2015)
September 1, 2015 - Deadline for November 2015 Exam Period
(November 9-20, 2015)
December 1, 2015 – Deadline for February 2016 Exam Period
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
TIME TO PLAY:
Tips for studying & testing:
• Utilize the study guide provided & resources available
• Develop flash cards and buddy system for studying
• Schedule regular time to studying
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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