NEW RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – ICD-10
Beginning in 2013, if your current certificate has an expiration date between September 30, 2013 and  August 31, 2015, you will be required to submit 2.5 CEU credits related to ICD-10. These will be part of the required 12 CEU credits that are normally submitted every 2 years but will only need to be submitted once. The 2.5 CEU credits must be obtained from an RCCB approved program and must be submitted by the expiration date shown on your most recent certificate.  You must submit proof of the 2.5 RCCB-accepted CEU credits by providing copies of your CEU certificates with your application. If it is not clear that ICD-10 was the topic in the session title, you must provide clear session/seminar descriptions or brochures. The RCCB will review the submitted CEU certificates and has the sole responsibility for making the final decision of approval.

RCC Credential Restoration (Credential has expired / CEUs have not been maintained)
Beginning July 15, 2009 – Candidates whose RCC (Radiology Certified Coder) credential has expired within the previous four years (two consecutive CE cycles), will be allowed to restore their RCC credential. To achieve restoration, the candidate will be required to complete the RCC Credential Restoration application, pay all appropriate recertification and restoration fees, and submit the required number of continuing education units.

After four years (two consecutive CE cycles) where an RCC does not maintain their credential, candidates will be required to apply and retake the RCCB examination.

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RBMA Radiology Coding Exam Review Course
The Coding Exam Review Course may be purchased from the RBMA store and downloaded from the RBMA Learning Resource Library. Taught by Lori Shore, BS, CPC, RCC, this online course is a great resource for getting ready for the exam. Take the course at your own convenience and refer back to it as often as you need! Click here for more information.

Based on the results of the recent RCCB job analysis survey and task force report, the RCCB Board has voted to revise the percentage of exam questions for each of the four major content areas. The new percentages are:

The RCCB has contracted with Comira to administer the RCCB Exam in a computer based format. For further information, visit the FAQ page.

Investing in your coders is investing in your business. The RCCB® certification program is designed to seek out the motivated coder desiring to become an expert in the field.

Employers who have certified coders can feel confident that billing claims are submitted with accurate and compliant codes. The result is higher reimbursements faster.

Coders who are certified give credibility to the vocation and are viewed upon as a professional in the field. Certification increases employment opportunities and creates personal success.

The Radiology Coding Certification Board (RCCB®) was formalized in the spring of 2000 and has certified 1286 coders to date.

Make certification of your coders part of your business plan. It's worth the investment.