Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP)

The Certified Revenue Integrity Professional (CRIP) exam is intended for anyone in the revenue cycle industry to help ensure that facilities effectively manage their charge master, and bill and document appropriately for all services rendered to a patient. This certification requires an in-depth, working knowledge of various revenue cycle areas and proper skill sets needed to increase revenue and reimbursement for facilities. It also ensures that proper charging takes place to maintain compliance within the insurance payer programs.

Exam Overview

The CRIP is a four hour online proctored exam that measures basic competencies in healthcare compliance.

CRIP Exam Focus Areas

1. Overall Review of Charge Capture
2. Ancillary Services
3. Surgical Services and Procedures
4. Recurring Outpatients and Clinical Services

Exam Format

The exam is comprised of four (4) sections that contain multiple-choice and true/false questions. Examinees must initially sit for all four (4) sections of the exam. Each section is graded separately, and each of the four (4) sections must be passed with a score of 70% or greater in order to earn the certification designation. If one (1) or two (2) sections are failed, a retake of those sections is permitted. If three (3) or more sections are failed, a retake of the entire exam is required.

Exam Retakes

Exam retakes for unpassed sections must be retaken within twelve (12) months from the initial exam date. Section retakes can be taken in between exam testing periods and need to be scheduled at least thirty (30) days after the exam retake registration has been submitted. Test takers are responsible for arranging the location and proctor for section retakes, either with their local proctor or through our online testing platform, ProctorU. A maximum of two (2) retakes are allowed. If the section(s) isn't passed after two retake attempts, the full exam must be registered in the next available testing period.  Please contact [email protected] for ProctorU requirements or with any questions.

Exam Refunds and Postponements

CRIP application fees are non-refundable and are non-transferable. A one-time postponement is allowed if extenuating circumstances prevent an individual from sitting for a scheduled exam, but it must be approved by the Executive Committee. To request a postponement, the examinee must provide written notice to the AAHAM National Office ([email protected]) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled exam in order to avoid incurring any additional rescheduling fees. Postponements are only allowed once and can only be transferred to the next exam cycle.

Eligibility

The CRIP exam is only available to national AAHAM members, in good standing.

Exam Frequency/Schedule

The exams are offered on a monthly basis.  Please visit the AAHAM event calendar for the specific dates.  Applications to take an exam are due in to the AAHAM office 30 days prior to a testing period.

Exam Preparation

AAHAM certification examinations require hands on working knowledge of patient account management as it relates to national governmental regulations and policies that govern revenue cycle registration, billing and collection procedures. Working experience is not sufficient; candidates will need to enhance and refresh their knowledge through independent and group study programs. Participation in study opportunities provided by your local chapter and/or the national organization is highly recommended.

Study opportunities include:

• A downloadable CRIP study outline included in the CRIP exam fee.

• A comprehensive CRIP Exam Study Manual is available for purchase. The manual is designed to assist you in studying for the CRIP certification as chapters correspond to each section of the exams, with material targeted and geared toward exam questions. It features knowledge checks (practice questions) to help gauge your progress.
• Training and coaching opportunities are offered by local AAHAM chapters. For more information see the link above to locate the contact information for the Chapter Certification Chair in your local area.