Rural Health Credentialing Specialist (RH-CS)

• Become a Certified Rural Health Coding & Billing Specialist (RH-CBS )
• (Optional Certification Exam Included in Tuition)
• Choose from a Live 2-day, Virtual 2 or 3 day, or Online Self-Study (Work at Your Own Pace)

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About the Training

This Bootcamp is designed for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to ensure compliance, maximize revenue, and strengthen collaboration between clinical and administrative staff.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of clinical documentation, coding, and billing processes tailored specifically to RHCs and FQHCs. Choose between a live two-day Bootcamp onsite, a 2 or 3 day virtual Bootcamp,  or an online self-study format that allows flexibility in completing the course within 90 days of launching the online videos.  For details related to the online version, see below.

Many state and national rural/primary care associations sponsor our live and virtual courses, so reach out to them to see if they would like to bring this training to your state and also check our training calendar for nationally available live virtual options!

While this training helps facility managers and revenue cycle staff prepare for the optional Rural/Community Health – Coding & Billing Specialist certification exam (RH-CBS or CH-CBS), we strongly encourage clinical personnel (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN) to attend. Clinical documentation is the foundation of accurate coding and billing.

Who Needs This Training?

Does Your Organization Have a Shared Foundation of Knowledge?

• -Do your providers, managers, and coding/billing/quality staff fully understand documentation, coding, and billing rules specific to RHCs and FQHCs?
• Do your clinical providers know how to document all billable and reportable services accurately?
• How confident is senior management that your organization is not undervaluing its true costs on the annual cost report?
• Does your facility maintain a full record of each service performed (CPT/HCPCS-II codes) and the reason for those services (ICD-10-CM codes)?
• Are you maximizing reimbursement when billing commercial payers, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage plans?
• Are you meeting reporting requirements for Shared Savings, Risk Adjustment (HCCs), and Quality Improvement programs?

Who Should Attend?

In addition to professional coders and medical billers, all versions of the Bootcamp are also ideal for:

• Clinical providers (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN)
• EHR & Revenue Cycle Professionals
• Facility, Financial, & Office Managers

Why Attend?

CMS requires RHCs and FQHCs to list all CPT and HCPCS-II codes on claims. Your facility must ensure that 100% of services are properly documented and coded to avoid lost revenue.

Many commercial payers do not follow the Medicare PPS/AIR system, meaning billing strategies must be adjusted accordingly.

Your cost report is directly tied to your coding practices—under-documenting can result in underreporting and financial loss.

IT and EHR limitations often prevent coders and providers from seeing important guidelines before and after CPT and HCPCS sections. We cover these in detail.

Our training focuses on primary care, behavioral health, and preventive services—the core of RHC and FQHC operations.

We provide hands-on experience with over a dozen vital resources, including CMS Benefits and Claims Manuals, to help your team navigate the unique compliance requirements of rural and community health settings.

What is Covered?

• How well do your clinical providers know the rules?
• Do they fully understand documentation requirements and the differences between coding and billing?
• When was the last time they received training on coding updates?
• Do you have a complete record of all services performed, whether paid or not?
• Are you maximizing revenue for non-Medicare/Medicaid payers?
• Are you accurately reporting quality measures? (Shared Savings, Risk Adjustment / HCCs, Other Quality Improvement Programs)

Required Class Materials

• 2025 CPT Manual (AMA’s Professional Edition strongly recommended)
• 2025 HCPCS-II Manual (Any publisher)
• 2025 ICD-10-CM Manual (Any publisher)
• Class Slides – provided at no additional charge, will be sent out prior to class

How is the Online Self-Study Version Different?

The online version consists of pre-recorded videos recorded March 1-3, 2025.  Any changes made between then and today are reflected in updated class slides that come with access to the videos and optional certification exam.  It is noted in key places where updates could occur and the learner is prompted to track changes using the reference materials provided in the videos and 200+ dynamic information-rich slides.

Since it is done at your own pace it is vital to access the Required Class Materials, perform online research, and be prepared to dedicate additional time beyond the 7 hours (CEU/CME approved) of the videos to ensure success on your educational journey!

CEU and CME Credits

• 11 CEUs Approved by ArchProCoding & AAPC for Live/Virtual Bootcamps
• 11 CME Credits for MD, DO, NP, PA, RN for CME (Continuing Medical Education) Credits for Live/Virtual Bootcamps*
• 7 CEUs Approved by ArchProCoding & AAPC for the Online Self-Study Version
• CME activity is jointly provided by the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Association for Rural & Community Health Professional Coding (ArchProCoding).
• Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
• Physicians may claim up to 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Certification: Earn the RH-CBS or CH-CBS Credential

Upon completion of the live or online training, attendees will be eligible to take the 100-question certification exam for their respective setting:

• RH-CBS (Rural Health Coding & Billing Specialist) for RHCs
• CH-CBS (Community Health Coding & Billing Specialist) for FQHCs

The optional exam is online, 100 questions, with 24 hours of launching the exam, includes a free retest within the original deadline,  is open-book, and open-internet.  The online exam is scored immediately after submission.

• After attending live/virtual versions, you must complete the exam (or free retest) within 60 days from the end of class.
• For the online self-study videos you must complete the exam within 90 days

A passing score of 70% awards the RH-CBS or CH-CBS certification from ArchProCoding.  Each year thereafter you must maintain 8 approved CEUs and maintain your annual membership fee to maintain the certification.

Why Choose ArchProCoding’s Bootcamp?

We don’t just teach coding. We help RHCs and FQHCs integrate documentation, coding, and billing into a streamlined revenue cycle while ensuring compliance. Join us to build a shared foundation of knowledge for your team!