Billing Information
American Association of Medical Billers (AAMB)
1840 E. 17th St., Suite 140
Santa Ana, CA 92701
1-888-BILLERS
WWW.Billers.Com

Their web site will give you a lot of good information about their organizational structure. It also has sample test questions to prepare for the different certification examinations. By joining this organization you can sit for the Certified Medical Biller (CBM) exam, or the Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) exam.

National Association of Claims Assistance Professionals, Inc. (NACAP)
5329 S. Main St., Suite 102
Downers Grove, IL 60515-4845
708-963-3500

With this organization you can sit for the Certified Claims Assistance Professional (CCAP) or the Certified Electronic Claims Professional (CECP) examinations.

American Academy of Procedural Coders (AAPC)
145 West Crystal Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
1-800-626-CODE

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
PO Box 97349
Chicago, IL 60690-7349
1-800-621-6828

These organizations will help those interesting in being a Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) or a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). The latter organization (AHIMA) will also help those interested in Medical Recording Keeping and Security measures within the Hospital Records areas. They specialize in Managing Information for the Medical Professional.

If you are interested in a career in Medical Transcription, you can become a Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) through the organization listed below:

American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT)
PO Box 576187
Modesto, CA 95357
1-800-982-2182

The next organization brings together the people who have continued their career in Medical Information, Billing, etc. by becoming patient account managers, personnel managers in the Health Care industry, hospital management, and physician office management.

American Guild of Patient Account Management (AGPAM)
National Certification Examination Program
1101 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
202-857-1179
www.agpam.org

You can acquire a Certified Patient Account Technician (CPAT), Certified Clinic Account Technician (CCAT), Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM), or Certified Clinic Account Manager (CCAM) designation through this organization as well.

Professional Association of Health Care Office Managers (PAHCOM)
461 E. Ten Mile Road
Pensacola, FL 32534-9714
1-800-451-9311
www.pahcom.org

This organization is designed for the manager or supervisor of a medical office setting. You can obtain a Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) designation.

Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80012
303-799-1111
FAX 303-643-4427
WWW.MGMA.Com

This organization is set up for those of us in Management positions. They have separate branches for different specialties (ex. Endocrinology, Cardiovascular, etc.) It is affiliated with the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). Their address is below:

American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112
303-397-7869
FAX 303-643-4427

There is even an organization of an International level. You can contact them at:

International Billing Associations, Inc.
7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 424 East
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-961-8680