CSPPM — HFMA Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management
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Certified Specialist credentials are maintained every two years with a 50-question online assessment ($100 non-members). Catalogue page: https://www.hfma.org/education-events/certifications/
- Issuer
- HFMA
- Industry
- Healthcare IT & Health Informatics
- Domain
- Health IT Leadership
- Level
- Intermediate
- Exam fee
- $399 — verified 2026-09-27
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 2 years. Renew by 50-question online recertification assessment.
Recertify every two years via a 50-question online assessment (free for HFMA members, USD 100 for non-members)
Recognition
HFMA specialist credential in physician practice finance, cost accounting, revenue cycle, coding, reimbursement and payer contracting.
Related certifications
- ABPM-HALM ABPM Health Care Administration, Leadership & Management Subspecialty Board Certification
- CDH-E CHIME Certified Digital Health Executive
- CHCIO CHIME Certified Healthcare CIO
- CHFP HFMA Certified Healthcare Financial Professional
- CMPE ACMPE Certified Medical Practice Executive
- CPDHTS HIMSS Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy
Career paths that include CSPPM
- Revenue Cycle Specialist — Advanced phase