Overview
Medical Billers and Coders work in physicians’ offices, hospital, urgent care center, billing companies, insurance companies and many more places. Their main duty is to process the claims using the codes (current procedural terminology and international classification of disease) and submitting those claims further for reimbursements. Medical Coder gets their codes by reading the patients reports.
Medical Billers and Coders need to accurate codes and bill the insurance claims. Moreover, they need to keep a track on the status of the claims submitted, they must maintain patient confidentiality. Apart from these duties the Medical Biller and Coder needs to learn the steps on filling out insurance forms for different insurance companies.
Requirements
Candidates registering for the exam must qualify in (at-least 1) of the GROUPS (A or B or C) as shown below. Training and experience may be completed within united states of america or outside united states of america.
Duties
Exam Test Plan
The exam content topic includes the following:
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Health Insurance
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Revenue Cycle Management
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Legal Issues
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Regulatory Issues
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ICD 10 Coding
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CPT Coding
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HCPCS Level II Coding
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CMS 1500 and UB-04
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Insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, BCBS, Workers Comp)
Renewal
AECA believes in continuing education more frequently so that the candidate can have a constant touch with knowledge, Candidate’s are required to attend the continuing education units / credits every year to renew their certification.
Frequently asked questions
RENEWAL (FAQs)
How often do i have to renew my Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this.
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
My certification expired and i would like to bring it back to an active status, can i still do that.
You must follow the reinstatement policy for expired certifications.
I have submitted my renewal application to renew the certification, how long will it take before i can recieve my new certification packet.
It usually takes 15-20 business days to process and mail your new certification packet.
While i was submitting my renewal application i submitted an incorrect mailing address or my previous mailing address and forgot to notify AECA about my udpated address. How do i proceed?
You must contact AECA via email to the following email address: info@aecacert.com
TESTING SITE (FAQs)
We are a SCHOOL and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a HOSPITAL or Medical Facility and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a CAREER SCHOOL and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a Private College or Community College and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a Foreign School or Employment Facility and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
EMPLOYERS (FAQs)
We are an employment facility and would like to verify a prospective employees's credentials?
To submit a credential verification, you must visit the credential verification page on the website and submit an application for credential verification. All credentials are manually verified via email only.
Will AECA accept Continuing Education Units (CEUS) provided to our employees and apply them towards their renewal CEUs.
Yes. The candidate at the time of renewal must email us documentation displaying the completion of CEUs.
We are an Employer looking to get our employees certified as an Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional?
Your employees can become eligible to attempt the exam certification provided you repreat the below steps for each of your employee that you would like to register to attempt the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional Certification Exam.
Are there reference books that we can use in order to prepare our employees for the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional Certification Exam.
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Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement CLICK HERE -
ICD 10 CM AND PCS: CLICK HERE -
Current Procedural Terminology: CLICK HERE -
HCPCS Level II: CLICK HERE -
Medical Coding Trainer: CLICK HERE -
Medical Terminology For Health Professionals CLICK HERE
How soon can our employees get a date for attempting the certification exam?
The date depends on the documentation being submitted to AECA.
MILITARY (FAQs)
Is Medical Biller and Medical Coder the same?
I am in the active duty military, and i have this certification related education. Can i be eligible for the exam?
Yes.
How long with it take for AECA to inform me about my eligibility for registering to attempt the exam?
After you have submitted your JTS/Smart Transcript, the registration department usually takes 3-5 business days to review and notify you about the status of your eligibility.
After i am eligible for the certification exam, what do i do next?
Your next step would be:
How often do i have to renew my Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
Are there reference books that i can use in order to prepare for the Certification Exam.
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Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement CLICK HERE -
ICD 10 CM AND PCS: CLICK HERE -
Current Procedural Terminology: CLICK HERE -
HCPCS Level II: CLICK HERE -
Medical Coding Trainer: CLICK HERE -
Medical Terminology For Health Professionals CLICK HERE
Where can i find a practice exam for the Certification Exam?
We do offer free practice exam on our website. However, you must not rely on the practice exam to pass the certification exam.
What is a certification exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the retake policy and retake fee for the exam?
Do i have an option to Reschedule my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Do i have an option to Cancel my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Are the exams available in any other languages other than english?
At the moment all exams are only available in English Language.
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this.
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
Do i have to be a member to register for the certification exam?
No.
Are there any review or preparatory courses available for this certification exam?
A review course is a course that is attended by an individual to refresh the content knowledge that he or she may have learned in the past by means of education or experience.
Do i have to buy any reference materials for the exam?
You are not required to purchase any reference material to be eligible for the exam.
What are the available exam schedules?
Exams are administered all year long.
Do i receive a certification from AECA on successfully passing the certification exam?
Yes.
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A score sheet -
A Certification Certificate -
An ID Card -
Renewal Instruction Sheet
What are the available testing site for the exam?
You can attempt the exam under a naval base, military hospital etc.
CANDIDATE (FAQs)
Is Medical Biller and Medical Coder the same?
Medical Coding is the first step in the process, where a coder uses the patient records to code using current procedural terminology and international classification of disease.
How can i become a Credentialed Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional?
There are various routes that one can take:
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Fullfil the requirements for registering for the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional certification exam. -
Attempt the exam. -
On successfully passing the exam, you will be awarded with the credential as an Certified Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional.
I am a foreign trained medical professional and would like to attempt the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional certification exam, what are my steps?
You may be eligible for attempting the certification exam for becoming a credentialed Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional being that you are a foreign trained medical professional.
I am working as a medical assistant, or related job title or in a medical profession in which i do perform duties as an Medical Billing and Coding Professional and would like to attempt the certification exam for becoming a credentialed Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional?
Yes, you can attempt the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional Certification Exam.
How often do i have to renew my Medical Billing and Coding Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
$50.
Are there reference books that i can use in order to prepare for the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional Certification Exam.
There are various textbooks available for reference purposes to prepare for the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional Certification Exam.
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Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement CLICK HERE -
ICD 10 CM AND PCS: CLICK HERE -
Current Procedural Terminology: CLICK HERE -
HCPCS Level II: CLICK HERE -
Medical Coding Trainer: CLICK HERE -
Medical Terminology For Health Professionals CLICK HERE
Where can i find a practice exam for Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional?
We do offer free practice exam on our website. However, you must not rely on the practice exam to pass the certification exam. You can visit the AECA Practice Exam Page to view the available practice exams.
What is a certification exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the retake policy and retake fee for the exam?
Do i have an option to Reschedule my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Do i have an option to Cancel my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Are the exams available in any other languages other than english?
At the moment all exams are only available in English Language.
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you electronically via email.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this:
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
Do i have to be a member to register for the certification exam?
No.
Are there any review or preparatory courses available for this certification exam?
A review course is a course that is attended by an individual to refresh the content knowledge that he or she may have learned in the past by means of education or experience.
Do i have to buy any reference materials for the exam?
You are not required to purchase any reference material to be eligible for the exam.
What are the available exam schedules?
Exams are administered all year long.
Do i receive a certification from AECA on successfully passing the certification exam?
Yes.
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A Score Sheet -
A Certification Certificate -
An ID Card -
Renewal Instruction Sheet