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NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination
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CBCS NHA Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: Revenue Cycle, HIPAA, and ComplianceYou are here
Master revenue cycle phases, HIPAA Privacy/Security/Breach Notification, PHI handling, fraud/abuse (FCA, Stark, AKS), OIG compliance elements, and audit programs.
Phase 2: Insurance Eligibility and Payer Rules
Drill plan types (HMO/PPO/EPO/indemnity), Medicare Parts A–D, Medicaid, TRICARE, COB/birthday rule, MSP, prior authorization, ABN, and self-pay workflows.
Phase 3: Coding (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Modifiers)
Practice abstracting from documentation, ICD-10-CM conventions and sequencing, CPT sections (E/M, surgery, radiology, pathology), HCPCS Level II, and key modifiers.
Phase 4: Billing, Claims, Denials, and Appeals
Complete CMS-1500 and UB-04 form fields, NCCI/MUE edits, EDI 837/835, denial management with CARC/RARC, the Medicare 5-level appeal process, aging reports, and credit balances.
Can You Take the CBCS Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Registration through NHA account required
- •Candidates have 6 months from registration to schedule and take the exam
- •Coding manuals (CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS) are required at the testing event per the candidate handbook
- •Certification renews every 2 years with 10 CE credits and a renewal fee
CBCS Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8–12 weeks for focused self-study
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
NHA / PSI Testing Centers / Live Remote Proctoring
Retake Policy
Candidates may retake the exam after a 30-day waiting period for the first 3 attempts. After 3 failed attempts, candidates must wait 1 year before testing again. Each retake requires a new exam fee.
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CBCS Exam Details
NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination
Administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) content outline
Revenue cycle phases, HIPAA Privacy/Security/Breach Notification rules, PHI handling, fraud and abuse (False Claims Act, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback), audits (RAC/ZPIC), OIG compliance plans, and consent types.
Insurance card data, eligibility/benefits verification (270/271), commercial plans (HMO, PPO, EPO, indemnity), government plans (Medicare A/B/C/D, Medicaid, Medigap, TRICARE), workers' comp, COB and birthday rule, ABN, prior authorization, and self-pay policies.
Anatomy and medical terminology, ICD-10-CM (annual Oct 1 update), CPT (annual Jan 1 update) sections, HCPCS Level II, E/M leveling under 2021 AMA rules, modifiers (-25, -59, -50, -76, -78, -91, -RT/-LT, -GA/-GZ), code sequencing, place of service, telehealth, and physician queries.
CMS-1500 and UB-04 fields, NPI, EDI 837/835/270/271/277CA/999, NCCI PTP edits and MUE, LCD/NCD, EOB/ERA reading, denial management and CARC/RARC, appeals (Medicare 5-level), aging reports, timely filing, credit balances, and the 60-day overpayment rule.
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What's Next After the CBCS?
After passing the CBCS, you can pursue these career paths
AAPC CPC
Pursue the AAPC Certified Professional Coder credential for advanced outpatient physician coding.
AHIMA CCS
Add hospital-based coding (inpatient ICD-10-PCS) with the AHIMA CCS credential.
NHA CMAA
Combine billing/coding with front-office administration via the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam.
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