CMCS Study Guide and Certification Overview

The CMCS Study Guide is optional and available through the AMBA in .pdf format. It will assist you in preparing for and taking the CMCS Exam. This resource is provided by the American Medical Billing Association as part of their Coding/CMCS Certification program.

Study Guide Features and Utility

The CMCS Study Guide is 203 pages long. The Study Guide follows the exam content and covers all subject matter on the exam. One of its primary advantages is that this guide can be searched easily (using Ctrl+F) to assist you while you are taking our exam. Additionally, this is an automatic download available through our online store.

Preparation and Requirements

The study guide is intended to be used alongside the CMCS Preparatory Course. Then one can refer back to the study guide when taking the CMCS Exam. It is important to note that the study guide is non-refundable. For those pursuing certification, the following components are relevant:

• CMCS Information
• CMCS Prep Course
• CMCS Practice Exam
• Rules & Requirements
• Pre-Approved CEUs
• Scholarships

Guide Specifications

The following table summarizes the key data regarding the CMCS Study Guide:

Additional Educational Resources

In addition to the guide, the American Medical Billing Association offers various education options including:

• Medical Billing Online Course
• Doctor’s Office Billing Online Course
• HCPCS Coding Online Course
• CMS 1500 Claim Form Course
• Introductory CPT Online Coding Course
• Introductory ICD-10 Part 1 Online Coding Course