What is the CPCS?

The Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) is typically employed or contracted by a health care organization including, but not limited to, health plans, group practices, credentialing verification organizations or hospitals (health systems).

A CPCS is an integral part of a credentialing team and may be responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies, participating in the development and implementation of credentialing processes and procedures, governance bylaws, department rules and regulations, medical staff, organizational, and/or practitioner/provider policies, maintaining an accurate practitioner database, and collecting and analyzing verification information.

CPCS Examination:
1. At the time of application, candidate must be currently employed in the medical services profession for at least the past 12 consecutive months and have a total of three years of experience within the past five years, OR
2. Be a CPMSM in good standing and be employed for at least the past twelve (12) consecutive months in the medical services profession.  

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