RCMS — AAPC Revenue Cycle Management Specialist
IntermediateActiveEmerging
Renewal: 36 CEUs every two years, 16 of which must relate to the revenue cycle.
- Issuer
- AAPC
- Industry
- Healthcare IT & Health Informatics
- Domain
- Coding, Billing & CDI
- Level
- Intermediate
- Exam fee
- $399 — July 2024 roadmap snapshot, unverified
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 2 years. Renew by ceus.
36 CEUs every two years (16 revenue-cycle related)
Recognition
AAPC credential covering the full healthcare revenue cycle: patient access, prior authorisation, CDI, coding, billing and denials.
Related certifications
- CPC-M AAPC Certified Professional Coder – Master
Career paths that include RCMS
- Revenue Cycle Specialist — Core phase