NEW! Important CCN Announcement: In 2011 the CCN conducted a CPMSM Job Task Analysis and completed the development of a new CPMSM Exam Content Outline. To allow sufficient time for the NAMSS Educators to develop educational materials, the first testing cycle using the new CPMSM Exam Content Outline will be in spring 2013. In addition to changing the CPMSM Exam Content Outline, the CCN, in collaboration with our testing vendor Castle Worldwide, Inc., has decided to change the number of items from 200 to 175 on the 2013 CPMSM examinations. Candidates will be given four hours to take the examination.

Click here to view an informational webinar on the changes to the CPMSM Exam Content Outline.

Thinking About Certification? Let’s Talk About It! CCN Informational Webinar
Are you considering sitting for the CPCS or CPMSM exams but don’t know where to start? The Certification Commission of NAMSS has developed this free informational webinar to answer your frequently asked questions about the CPCS and CPMSM exams! This webinar provides information regarding exam development, preparing for the exam (including information on exam prep resources), and applying for and scheduling to take the exam. This webinar recording will open in  Windows Media Player. Please make sure you have an updated version of this program before vieiwng.

***The CCN does not develop, administer, sponsor, endorse, or financially benefit from any type of exam review, preparatory course or published materials related to the content of the certification examinations. The purchase and/or use of any exam preparation material does not guarantee a passing score on the exam.”


What is the CPCS? - Understand why you should seek certification as a CPCS, who is eligible to sit for the CPCS exam, and access materials and resources specifically for credentialing specialists.

What is the CPMSM? - Discover why you should seek certification as a CPMSM, who is eligible to sit for the CPMSM exam, and access materials and resources specifically for medical services management.

Exam Information - Find out about upcoming dates and deadlines, exam fees, how to register for the exam, what to bring with you, how to prepare, and access materials important to candidates.

Recertification - Want to make sure that you maintain your certification? Review the policies, guidelines, and fees related to recertification.

Recently Certified - Did you recently take a NAMSS certification exam? Be sure to review the list of certificants from the past three years and look for your name.

Certification Verification - View the individuals currently holding NAMSS certification in good standing as a CPCS, CPMSM, or dual certification.

Frequently Asked Questions - You've got questions and we have answers. Here are some of the most common questions about certification and answers to help guide you.