CPB Recommendations
I have not taken it yet. I plan to by year end, currently studying for CPC-H and CPC-P. When I do begin the study phase for this exam, I hopt a study guide is available for purchase by then. I have worked in billing/coding for five years and 17+ years in insurance claims processing. Fairly secure feeling on this certification exam, but not going to slack off on studying and refreshing my skills on each area.
The information regarding the CPB exam online gives an exam breakdown on what areas will be on the test and how many questions in that area. I plan to just study these areas and try to get the textbook and workbook if possible, info at bottom on what textbook. (hoping AAPC doesn't make it an exclusive product with online course purchase only)
On the AAPC website it shows the online course objectives as:
Course Objectives:
1. Describe the variety of career possibilities and areas of specialization open to those
trained as insurance billing specialists.
2. Distinguish between the major classes of health insurance contracts.
3. Understand the legal regulatory considerations involved in health care
reimbursement.
4. Explain the process of a physician-based insurance claim including obtaining patient
data, claim form completion, insurance carrier processing and payment received.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use the three major coding manuals, CPT®, ICD-9-CM and
HCPCS.
6. Explain the follow up process for A/R in a physician's office, including the top denials
by insurance carrier along with their appeals process.
There is not currently a study guide available, however the online course uses this textbook and workbook bundle:
. Understanding Health Insurance, A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement 11th Edition
– Textbook and Workbook bundle; JoAnn C. Rowell and Michelle A. Green; Delmar
Cengage Learning; ISBN: 9781133425519
Here is the link to the CPB Online course:
http://cloud.aapc.com/documents/CPB Online Medical Billing Syllabus _11th_4-17-13.pdf
Wish everybody luck!