Basic knowledge would include accreditation standards for AOA, CMS, JCAHO, NCQA, AAAHC, and URAC; basic principles of credentialing, management theory, and practice; and regulatory and legal compliance. The certification exam objectives also define the content areas covered on the exam.
The CPMSM certification is directed toward the broader responsibilities of medical services professionals and those who are charged with managing, improving, and implementing processes. Certification focuses on professionals who deal with governance, bylaws, medical executive committee responsibilities, and the overall compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as state, federal and accreditation agencies.
The CPCS certification focuses on the responsibilities of credentialing specialists in various healthcare environments (i.e. hospitals, CVOs, PHOs, physician groups, ambulatory facilities, and managed care/health plans. The CPCS exam is for those professionals who specialize in processing initial and recredentialing applications, who perform primary source verification and ensure compliance with appropriate accrediting agencies.
Erica Weiss, NAMSS Certification Associate
(202) 367-2351
certification@namss.org
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Results of the computer-based exams are mailed to the candidate within six weeks after the last day of the testing period. Results for the paper-and-pencil-based exams are mailed within six weeks after the exam administration.
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Three years after achieving certification. If you are dually certified, then three years from obtaining your first certification.
30 clock hours in educational activities, which are directly related to the certification objectives, during the past three-year cycle. (15 CEUs must be NAMSS accredited.)
Single Certification:
NAMSS Members: $100
Non-Members: $250
Dual Certification
NAMSS Members: $125
Non-Members: $275
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