Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) is a national certification offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) that validates the expertise of entry-level medical billing and coding professionals. CBCS-certified specialists are responsible for abstracting information from medical records related to procedures, diagnoses, and symptoms, assigning appropriate codes (CPT, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM), and submitting claims for reimbursement . The credential covers four core domains: Revenue Cycle and Regulatory Compliance, Insurance Eligibility and Other Payer Requirements, Coding and Coding Guidelines, and Billing and Reimbursement . Eligibility requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with completion of a medical billing and coding training program within the last five years OR one year of supervised work experience in the field within the last three years . The exam consists of 100 scored questions plus 25 unscored pretest items administered over three hours . Certification is valid for two years and requires 10 continuing education credits plus a recertification fee for renewal . Certified professionals earn approximately 20.7% more than non-certified peers, with the field projected to grow 7% through 2033 .
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