Certification

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 certificaiton 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.

Certification News

New CE requirements for Dual Certificants, effective 2010

NAMSS CPCS and CPMSM Exams Accredited by National Commission for Certifying Agencies

NAMSS is now APPROVED for VA EDUCATION BENEFITS. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

NAMSS Certificant Code of Ethics

• NAMSS Certificants shall abide by ethical principles developed to safeguard the public and to promote quality patient care through the support of the health care organization and its functions.
• NAMSS Certificants shall share knowledge, foster educational opportunities, and encourage personal and professional growth through continued self-improvement and applications of current advancements in the profession.
• NAMSS Certificants shall refrain from conduct deemed harmful to the public or inappropriate to the profession.

Complaints or concerns regarding a current CPCS or CPMSM should be addressed immediately in writing and sent to the following address:

The Certification Commission of NAMSS
2025 M Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036