Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM)
Certification Provider
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Best For
Practice Manager, Medical Office Manager, Healthcare Administrator, Billing and Coding Supervisor, Medical Practice Compliance Officer, Health Services Manager
Description
The Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) certification, offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to excel in physician practice management. It focuses on equipping candidates with expertise in medical office management, including billing, coding, compliance, human resources, health information, and healthcare revenue cycle management. This certification validates a comprehensive understanding of the administrative and regulatory complexities within healthcare practices, preparing individuals for leadership roles in the medical office setting.
Includes Certification
Yes
Prerequisites
A minimum of two years of healthcare experience in a management role, with a focus on physician practice management.
Membership in the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is required to take the CPPM examination.
Completion of an AAPC-approved CPPM training course is recommended but not mandatory.
Understanding of medical terminology and anatomy is strongly recommended.
For those without two years of experience, holding a current AAPC credential (like CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CIRCC, etc.) and submitting a letter of recommendation verifying at least one year of practice management experience.
Maintenance of certification requires continuing education units (CEUs) and AAPC membership renewal annually.
