For more information on our CHBME program please view our CHBME brochure.

CHBME Certification

HBMA oversees the Certified Healthcare Billing and Management Executive program, aimed at demonstrating to your peers - and, most of all, your current and prospective clients - that you are dedicated to continuing professional education in this fast-changing, challenging industry. This rigorous program not only enhances the healthcare billing and management industry's image within the wider healthcare community, but it also offers HBMA members an additional way to differentiate themselves from other billers, boosting their edge in this increasingly competitive field.

Participants in the CHBME Program have 3 years to earn the CEU's necessary to re-certify. HBMA offers a variety of educational programs annually that offer credit toward this program. Member's can review their current credits and easily identify what credits are still needed for re-certification by accessing their My CHBME page in their personal account.

Questions and Answers
About the HBMA's CHBME Certification Program

Who is the certification program for?
At its most specific level, the Certified Healthcare Billing & Management Executive program is designed for HBMA member company owners and top executives who participate in HBMA activities and wish to certify that participation – that commitment to professionalism through continuing education – as a means of demonstrating their dedication to high standards and strong client service. By accepting the challenge of certification, we as an association illustrate to the healthcare community that we understand and accept the demands put on our industry.

Will I have to take a test to be certified?
Yes, if you have not earned the CHBME Certification by December 31, 2011. Any CHBME applications received and accepted beginning January 1, 2012, will be required to sit for the CHBME Examination before earning the CHBME Certification designation.

How many credits do I need to be certified?
Initial certification requires 60 credits, and continuing certification requires 60 credits every three years in three specific categories. 80% of the credits must be earned through attendance at HBMA-sponsored educational programs.

If I know I do not have the initial 60 credits for certification, should I still submit an initial application?
Yes! It would be to the member's advantage to submit for credits early to keep track of credits required to become eligible for CHBME Certification.

Why does 80% of the total certification credit have to come from attendance at HBMA– sponsored programs?
Because HBMA is the premier educational and service organization for the billing industry. No other institution, group or association is as deeply aware of the professional, business, legislative and regulatory requirements of this industry as does HBMA. The program's designers also believe that attendance at HBMA events, with their national perspective and rich diversity of business and professional talent, enhance the value of HBMA certification.

What are some other sources of certification credit?
HBMA's Certification Committee will always be looking at additional potential "HBMA Approved" educational programs and other ways of earning certification credits.

How much will this cost?
Initial Application . . . . . . . . . . . $350
Annual Maintenance Fee . . . . . . $150

How do I get started on my certification?
It's easy. Just fill out the online application and enter your CEUs for those HBMA-sponsored programs and other "Approved" educational programs that you've attended that year. You can pay online with your credit card or send your check to the National Office. We'll do the rest to get you started on your certification process.