AAPC Announces Certified Physician Practice Manager Credential

AAPC has announced the CCPM (Certified Physician Practice Manager) credential, according to a release.

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This advanced certification with supporting training curriculum enables coders, office managers and practice managers to validate their expertise in the non-clinical aspects of a physician’s practice.

Practice management professionals successful at passing the 200-question CCPM exam will have demonstrated proficiency in:

•    Health care business process and workflow
•    Fraud, abuse and corporate compliance
•    Medical office accounting, physician reimbursement, and revenue cycle management
•    Human resource management
•    Marketing and business relationships
•    HIPAA and data security
•    Health IT, EMRs, and health information exchange

For full details on the CPPM exam, please visit the AAPC website.

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