| The government does not require that you | | | | 7. Take the CMBS exam |
| become certified medical billing specialist, but it is a | | | | If you choose Allied Medical School as your |
| recommended step for your career. Certification | | | | education provider, you can take advantage of |
| proves that you have an advanced proficiency in | | | | the "Pass or Don't Pay" promise. If you don't pass |
| medical billing and gives you an advantage over | | | | the certification exam, you don't have to pay - |
| your non-certified counterparts. | | | | you have nothing to lose! |
| Requirements to Take the Certified Medical Billing | | | | Medical billing training may vary, but most consist |
| Specialist (CMBS) Exam | | | | of the information you will need to know to pass |
| 1. Enroll in an accredited medical billing program | | | | the certification exam; e.g. medical terminology, |
| 2. Receive an "A" in the program | | | | anatomy and physiology, computers, ethics, and |
| 3. Contact the Medical Association of Billers (MAB) | | | | more. Your familiarity with commonly-used |
| to schedule the certification exam approximately | | | | medical terms; internal network of a Hospital; |
| 30 days after completion of the medical billing | | | | ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes; and medical |
| program | | | | billing forms will help you succeed on the exam. |
| 4. Send (1) a check for $199 to pay for the | | | | Certification provides you with the knowledge and |
| exam and (2) a letter stating your name and | | | | credibility to take your medical billing career to the |
| address so you can receive your test results | | | | next level. Demonstrate your commitment and |
| 5. Coordinate a proctor for the Certified Medical | | | | dedication to your career by adhering to the |
| Billing Specialist (CMBS) examination | | | | highest standards possible. Your specialized training |
| 6. Study for the certification exam using the | | | | will open the door to more jobs and create |
| guidelines and study information provided from | | | | long-term career potential in the rewarding medical |
| MAB. | | | | field. |