CERTIFICATION THERE IS NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW. Presenter: Desiree Medina

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1 THERE IS NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW Presenter: Desiree Medina

2 For over forty years, AAHAM s elite certification examinations have set the standard of excellence in patient financial services and the revenue cycle AAHAM certifications are an investment in your personal growth and your professional future. 2

3 AAHAM certification gives you a powerful competitive advantage with current and prospective employers: Improve your earning potential Gain recognition and access to the positions and promotions you seek and deserve Build a network of peers in the influential group that shares your certification designation Continue to expand your skills and expertise through your commitment to continuing 3

4 Earning an AAHAM certification demonstrates your: Commitment to your profession and your ongoing career development Expertise that you possess the knowledge to meet the industry s highest standards and the capacity to pass a rigorous certification examination Professionalism in your pursuit of excellence to the quality of service in your career and in the healthcare industry. 4

5 THERE ARE 5 CATEGORIES OF CERTIFICATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE Certified Revenue Cycle Executive (CRCE) Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) Certified Revenue Cycle Professional (CRCP) Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP) Certified Compliance Technician (CCT) 5

6 Certified Revenue Cycle Executive (CRCE) Comes in Two Flavors: CRCE-I (Formally CPAM) Certified Revenue Cycle Executive - Institutional CRCE-P (Formally CCAM) Certified Revenue Cycle Executive - Professional 6

7 Certified Revenue Cycle Executive (CRCE) - continued Intended Audience This exam is intended for all senior/executive leaders in the revenue cycle industry, to help equip you for strategic management of the business. In the healthcare revenue cycle industry, the Executive Revenue Cycle Certification is comparable to earning a CPA or passing the bar exam. CRCE-I for those who work in an institutional (hospital, health system) setting, and the CRCE-P for those in a professional (clinic, physician) setting. 7

8 Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) Intended Audience This exam is intended for revenue cycle staff with responsibilities in patient access, billing, account resolution, denial management, collections, cash posting, customer service, and self-pay collections. The exam focuses on knowledge required in revenue cycle functional areas including registration (front desk), billing, and credit & collections. 8

9 Certified Revenue Cycle Professional (CRCP) Intended Audience This exam is intended for all supervisors and managers in the revenue cycle industry, to help equip you to effectively manage key aspects of the revenue cycle. This certification requires in-depth knowledge functional areas including registration (front desk), billing, credit & collections and revenue cycle management. The Professional Revenue Cycle Certification validates the knowledge and skills possessed by a competent mid-level revenue cycle supervisor or manager. 9

10 Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP) Intended Audience The Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP) exam is intended for anyone in the revenue cycle industry to help ensure that facilities effectively manage their charge master, and bill and document appropriately for all services rendered to a patient. This certification requires an in-depth, working knowledge of various revenue cycle areas and proper skill sets needed to increase revenue and reimbursement for facilities. 10

11 Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP) Intended Audience The Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP) exam is intended for anyone in the revenue cycle industry to help ensure that facilities effectively manage their charge master, and bill and document appropriately for all services rendered to a patient. 11

12 Certified Compliance Technician (CCT) Intended Audience This exam is intended for all revenue cycle staff who must meet employers annual compliance training requirements. In today s healthcare environment, compliance is of the utmost importance. Regardless of what role you have in the revenue cycle, understanding compliance is a necessity. 12

13 AAHAM certification is an investment in your personal growth and your professional future. There is no reason to delay get certified today before they change the titles again!!!! 13

14 QUESTIONS? 14