Credit Recommendation
- BIO 130 - Human Biology: 4 credits, lower division level
- BIO 212 - Anatomy & Physiology: 3 credits, lower division level
- BIO 215 - Pathophysiology: 3 credits, lower division level
- HCA 105 - Medical Terminology: 3 credits, lower division level
- HCA 201 - Health Care Quality Concepts and Principles: 3 credits, lower division level
- HIM 205 - Reimbursement Methodology: 3 credits, lower division level
- HIM 210 - Medical Coding & Billing 1: 3 credits, lower division level
- HIM 211 - Medical Coding & Billing 2: 3 credits, lower division level
Effective Dates
January 2011 through December 2021
Issuing Agency
About the Credential
Certified medical auditors, also known as compliance auditors, perform audits and reviews of clinical documents, physician billing records, administrative data, and coding records. They ensure compliance with industry regulations, maintain quality assurance and perform risk analysis. The Certified Professional Medical Auditor Credential (CPMA) credential demonstrates mastery of all code sets, evaluation and management principles, and documentation guidelines.