Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Exam
ACE ID:
ALNG-0009
Location:
NHA’s certification exams are administered at PSI (www.psiexams.com) and at NHA-approved test sites around the country, including postsecondary institutions, high schools, career colleges, and military bases.
Length:
3
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 3 Medical Billing and Coding
Description

Objective:

NHA’s Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification may be earned by eligible candidates who pass the CBCS exam, which is designed to assess knowledge associated with critical competencies of entry-level billing and coding specialists. The exam is comprised of 4-option multiple choice questions (100 scored items, 25 pretest items), with a time limit of 3 hours. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must either complete a training program or have relevant work experience. NHA does not provide qualifying training. For more information, please go to www.nhanow.com.

Skills Measured:

The skills measured in this exam include the revenue cycle and regulatory compliance; insurance eligibility and other payer requirements; coding and coding guidelines; and billing and reimbursement.
Instruction & Assessment
Supplemental Materials