Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM®)
Build your future in practice management with the CPPM certification.What is a Certified Physician Practice Manager?
The CPPM credential validates a healthcare professional’s expertise in physician practice management. Earning the CPPM demonstrates proficiency in managing the business operations of a medical practice, including compliance, revenue cycle, human resources, health information, and organizational governance.
This certification is designed for individuals who want to expand beyond coding or billing into administrative and leadership roles. CPPM-certified professionals are equipped to oversee practice operations, improve efficiency, and support financial and compliance success.
Why earn the CPPM certification?
Stand out with a core credential that positions you for leadership in medical practice management
Validate your ability to manage financial operations, compliance programs, and staffing within physician practices
Gain comprehensive knowledge of healthcare business operations, payer contracts, and performance improvement strategies
Position yourself for career growth in practice management, compliance, and healthcare administration
What does the CPPM cover?
The CPPM credential proves you are skilled in:
Business and financial management
Budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for medical practices
Revenue cycle management, payer contracts, and reimbursement strategies
Business planning and practice growth strategies
Compliance and risk management
Federal healthcare regulations including HIPAA, OSHA, and fraud/abuse laws
Developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance programs
Managing audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions
Human resources and office management
Staff hiring, training, evaluation, and retention strategies
Employment laws and workplace policies in the healthcare environment
Office workflow, communication, and team leadership
Health information and technology
Oversight of health information management and electronic health records (EHR)
Data security, privacy, and interoperability requirements
Leveraging technology for efficiency and quality improvement
Patient relations and quality improvement
Patient satisfaction, communication, and conflict resolution
Quality reporting initiatives and performance metrics
Strategies to improve care coordination and patient outcomes
Who should earn the CPPM?
Medical coders and billers seeking to transition into practice management roles
Practice managers and administrators wanting formal validation of their expertise
Auditors and compliance professionals expanding into operational leadership
Healthcare professionals ready to advance into business and administrative leadership within physician practices
Experience requirements
A high-level understanding of the various types of insurance plans; healthcare business processes, workflow, and reform; fraud, abuse, and corporate compliance; quality initiatives and healthcare; medical office accounting, physician reimbursement, and revenue cycle management; human resource management; marketing and business relationships; HIPAA and data security; and health information technology, electronic health records, and health information exchange.
Please be aware that this is a difficult, high-level examination and not intended for individuals with limited practice management background.
Not ready yet? We recommend taking our CPPM online course.
Maintaining your certification
To maintain your credential, you must maintain your AAPC annual membership, and earn 36 continuing education units (CEUs) every two years.
Move up in your career with the CPPM.
Becoming a CPPM-certified professional demonstrates your readiness to lead and manage the business side of healthcare. This credential highlights your ability to oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive financial success for physician practices. Whether you’re looking to transition into management, expand beyond coding and billing, or strengthen your organization’s leadership team, the CPPM is your pathway to professional advancement.
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