Professional Development

Training

The Ultimate Training Series

Introducing intense training workshops for the beginning or more experienced home care coder – you design the training program and location that is right for you! Correct coding has never been more complex or more important to an agency – especially with recent PPS changes. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from some of the best instructors (including Lisa Selman-Holman, Sharon Molinari and Ann Rambusch) in the industry and network with fellow coders as you piece together the complex coding puzzle. Learn More

Career Advancement

Board of Medical Specialty Coding

Board of Medical Specialty Coding (BMSC) Overview

Identify yourself as a leader in your medical coding profession by becoming certified by the Board of Medical Specialty Coding. Get the recognition you deserve for your medical coding expertise. Many of the coding specialists certified by the Board of Medical Specialty Coding (BMSC) report increased respect from supervisors and colleagues. Evidence has shown that advanced certification produces higher salaries for medical coders. Medical Coding Certification will help you work more effectively with clinicians and payers. Moreover, certified coders are generally:

  • More highly compensated;
  • Receive greater advancement opportunities; and
  • Have a competitive advantage over their competition when job seeking. Health care providers are increasingly requiring coding certification as a condition of employment!

ACS/SCP/CCP-P test information

Your Specialty Certification is Waiting for You!

Certification is available for coders within physician offices or facilities, within home care organizations, for compliance officers. If you’re a coder within a physician office, you have a choice of two exams based upon your job experience:

If you have a good knowledge of CPT®, ICD-9, HCPCS and general coding and billing issues in your specialty, become a Specialty Coding Professional (SCP). The SCP is aimed at specialty coders who have about two years experience.

You know your specialty in-and-out and all the regulations surrounding it. Become an Advanced Coding Specialist (ACS). The ACS is aimed at specialty coders with 3-5 years of experience and more!

We currently offer the Specialty Coding Professional certification in the following physician specialties: We currently offer the Advanced Coding Specialist certification in the following physician specialties:
  • Anesthesia
  • Cardiology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Practice/Pediatrics
  • Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Management
  • Radiology
  • Urology
  • Anesthesia
  • Cardiology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Evaluation and Management Auditing
  • Family Practice/Pediatrics
  • Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Management
  • Radiology
  • Urology

Interested in learning more about the benefits of becoming specialty certified?

Ready to become BMSC specialty certified? Register to take an exam today!

Test your skills and get started on the path to certification with one of our study preparation tools.

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