1. Session 104: AAHAM Certification Review
Friday, October 9, 2015
Linda Klapperich and Alene Meidl

3. 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

4. How does Certification benefits an Employer?
Increase the competency of your staff
Increase quality and productivity
Build a strong team
Promote ongoing education and training
Reduce exposure to fraud and abuse
Develop a career ladder for staff

5. 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)

6. Certified Revenue Cycle Executive (CRCE)
Executive Certification is a comprehensive 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. ** Free Webinar **

14. 2016 Certification Schedule:
December 15, 2015 – Registration deadline for March 2016 Exam Period
March 14-25, 2016 – March 2016 Exam Period
April 15, Registration deadline for July 2016 Exam Period
July 11-22, July 2016 Exam Period
August 15, Registration deadline for November 2016 Exam Period
November 7-18, 2016 – November 2016 Exam Period

15. TIME TO PLAY:

16. Tips for studying & testing:
Utilize the study guide provided & resources available
Develop flash cards and buddy system for studying
Link for flashcards -
Create test at above Quizlet.com website
Schedule regular time to studying
When testing, use time wisely
Answer all questions, do not leave blank

18. Contacts: Linda Klapperich, CRCE-I Linda.klapperich@ministryhealth.org
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Alene Meidl, PCS, CRCS-I, CRCR
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Nicole Querio, CRCE-I, Certification Chair
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