American Medical Billing Association - AMBA

American Medical Billing Association - AMBA We are a professional association for medical billers and coders. Let us help you be your personal best!
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We offer medical billing and/or medical coding certification, online courses, free CEUs, monthly newsletter and other educational resources. AMBA offers a national medical billing certification exam for medical billers. We work with independent third party and doctor's office billers from across the nation.

12/18/2025

Don’t sleep on these 50% OFF deals πŸ‘€Even the Grinch couldn’t steal savings this good. πŸŽ„πŸ’š Grab them before they’re gone!

πŸ“š Holiday Coding Tip: A Little Education (with a Lot of Humor) πŸŽ„πŸŽ„ When Christmas Cheer Meets ICD-10… πŸͺœπŸ’₯You set out to ha...
12/18/2025

πŸ“š Holiday Coding Tip: A Little Education (with a Lot of Humor) πŸŽ„

πŸŽ„ When Christmas Cheer Meets ICD-10… πŸͺœπŸ’₯

You set out to hang Christmas lights.
ICD-10 says: Not so fast.

If someone takes a tumble off the ladder this holiday season, the chart might read a little like this:

🧾 Example Full External Cause Coding Set:

W11.###A – Fall from ladder (initial encounter)

Y93.H9 – Activity: Home maintenance

Y92.009 – Place of occurrence: Home

Because of course ICD-10 needs to know:
βœ”οΈ What you fell from
βœ”οΈ Where you were
βœ”οΈ Why you were doing it
βœ”οΈ When it happened (initial, subsequent, or sequela)

πŸŽ… Holiday takeaway for providers & coders:

External cause codes may not impact payment, but they do support data accuracy, compliance, and injury tracking.

Clear documentation = cleaner claims (and fewer queries).

Medical billers & coders: we don’t just decorate trees…
πŸŽ„ We code the fall, the activity, and the location too.

πŸš€ Ready to start (or grow) your medical billing business?Join us for the 2026 Starting a Medical Billing Company Summit ...
12/17/2025

πŸš€ Ready to start (or grow) your medical billing business?

Join us for the 2026 Starting a Medical Billing Company Summit β€” a full day of practical, step-by-step training covering business setup, pricing, marketing, operations, compliance, and client onboarding.

🎁 Holiday Sale:
Save $50 when you register with code SANTA
πŸ’² Holiday Price: $149 (normally $199)

πŸ“… January 22, 2026
⏰ 8AM–5PM CST
πŸ’» Virtual Event

⏳ Offer ends Dec 25 at 11:59 PM CST

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πŸŽ‰ $100 OFF Registration β€” AMBA 2026 National Conference! πŸŽ‰Join us in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace for the AMBA 2026 Natio...
12/16/2025

πŸŽ‰ $100 OFF Registration β€” AMBA 2026 National Conference! πŸŽ‰

Join us in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace for the AMBA 2026 National Conference, happening September 9–10, 2026 β€” and save $100 during our Holiday Sale!

✨ No code needed β€” your discount is automatically applied at checkout
πŸ“… Holiday Sale: 12/12/2025 – 12/25/2025 @ 11:59 PM CST
πŸŽ“ Approved for 12 CEUs (AMBA, AAPC & PMI)

πŸ”Ή Conference Highlights:
β€’ Networking Social
β€’ Exhibitor Hall
β€’ General Sessions
β€’ Choose-Your-Track Breakout Sessions
β€’ NEW third session track for 2026!
β€’ Continental breakfast & lunch included
β€’ Prize giveaways & drawings
β€’ 30% off all AMBA courses, credentials & products

🎰 Learn, network, and grow with peers from across the country β€” all in one of the best venues in Las Vegas.

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🌟 Monday Member Spotlight 🌟Welcome back to our weekly series where we highlight the incredible professionals who make up...
12/15/2025

🌟 Monday Member Spotlight 🌟
Welcome back to our weekly series where we highlight the incredible professionals who make up the AMBA community!

This week, we are excited to spotlight Carey Flores, CPB, CMRS, CRCR β€” a passionate billing professional whose enthusiasm for the revenue cycle shines through in everything she does.

Carey began her healthcare career in patient registration in Colorado, where she quickly discovered a strong interest in the billing and coding side of healthcare operations. That curiosity led her to the Cheyenne Regional Medicare Center, where she joined the billing call center in February 2024.

By December 2024, Carey applied for and transferred into the Physician Billing Department, a move that solidified her passion for the field. She especially enjoys claims follow-up, denials and appeals, claim analysis, and understanding payer guidelines β€” digging into what makes insurance β€œtick” and how to resolve complex billing challenges.

Her drive to learn and grow professionally led Carey to earn multiple credentials, including Certified Professional Biller (CPB) through AAPC, Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) through AMBA, and Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) through HFMA.

Most of all, Carey brings genuine enthusiasm to her role β€” and as she puts it, she truly loves going to work each day.

πŸ‘ Please join us in celebrating Carey for her dedication, curiosity, and commitment to excellence in medical billing!

πŸ‘‰ Interested in being featured in an upcoming Monday Member Spotlight?
Apply here: https://zurl.co/IhfBZ

🎁 BOGO Alert: Exams & Study Guides! πŸŽ‰Now for a limited time, buy one AMBA exam or study guide and get one FREE during ou...
12/15/2025

🎁 BOGO Alert: Exams & Study Guides! πŸŽ‰

Now for a limited time, buy one AMBA exam or study guide and get one FREE during our Holiday Sale!

βœ” No code needed
βœ” Just add the items to your cart
βœ” Discount applies automatically

This is the perfect time to prep for certifications, train your team, or knock out multiple goals at once β€” for half the cost.

⏰ Offer ends December 25 at 11:59 PM CST
πŸ‘‰ Shop exams & study guides: https://zurl.co/dstoQ

πŸŽ„ Our AMBA Holiday Sale is HERE! 🎁Now through Dec 25 @ 11:59 PM CST, enjoy some of our biggest savings of the year β€” inc...
12/12/2025

πŸŽ„ Our AMBA Holiday Sale is HERE! 🎁

Now through Dec 25 @ 11:59 PM CST, enjoy some of our biggest savings of the year β€” including 50% OFF three of our most popular education products!

✨ 50% OFF Featured Items (Use Code: JOLLY50)

πŸ”Ή 2025 Conference Recordings β€” 12 CEUs + full session library
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πŸ”Ή Marketing Essentials Course β€” grow & market your billing business
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πŸ”Ή Behavioral Health & Psychiatry Billing Summit β€” BH, psych & ABA billing essentials
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🎁 More Holiday Deals:

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β€’ BOGO Exams & Study Guides β€” no code needed
β€’ $50 off Starting a Medical Billing Company Summit β€” code SANTA
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πŸ“’ Stay Informed: OIG Exclusion List Compliance Matters More Than EverIn today’s healthcare environment, staying informed...
12/10/2025

πŸ“’ Stay Informed: OIG Exclusion List Compliance Matters More Than Ever

In today’s healthcare environment, staying informed isn’t just smart β€” it’s a critical part of protecting your organization, maintaining compliance, and avoiding costly penalties. One area that is often overlooked is routine screening against the OIG Exclusion List.

Here’s what every billing company, practice owner, administrator, and healthcare provider needs to know:

⚠️ What You Must Know About the OIG Exclusion List

These rules apply to anyone participating in Medicare, TRICARE, or CHIPS, and are enforced by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG).

πŸ›‘οΈ Federal Requirements at a Glance

- Applies to federal health care programs

- Enforced by HHS/OIG

- Providers must screen employees, vendors, and contractors at hire and monthly

- Failure to screen can result in Civil Money Penalties (CMPs) and overpayment liability

πŸ” Best Practice for Compliance

βœ”οΈ Screen every employee, vendor, and contractor
βœ”οΈ Screen upon hire or contract ex*****on
βœ”οΈ Screen every month thereafter
βœ”οΈ Use all federal and state exclusion databases

This ensures no excluded individual is involved in items or services tied to federal health care reimbursement.

By staying proactive, following best practices, and keeping your team educated, you can dramatically reduce compliance risk and maintain the integrity of your billing operations. Consistent OIG exclusion screening isn’t just a requirement β€” it’s a safeguard for the future of your organization.

Link to OIG Exclusion Database:
https://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov/

12/09/2025

πŸš€ Ready to Start Your Own Medical Billing Company in 2026?
Our Starting a Medical Billing Company Summit is coming up, and this is your chance to learn exactly how to launch, structure, and grow a profitable billing business β€” the right way.

πŸ“… Live Virtual Summit: January 22, 2026
πŸŽ“ Step-by-step guidance for new and aspiring billing company owners
πŸ’‘ From choosing your business structure to setting prices, defining services, onboarding clients, and avoiding costly mistakes
πŸ’° Designed for anyone who wants to launch confidently and start earning faster

Whether you're new to the industry or finally ready to build something of your own, this summit gives you the roadmap, templates, and clarity you need.

✨ Don’t wait β€” this is the perfect time to build your future.

πŸ‘‰ Save your seat now.
(Price: $199)
Register - https://event.gotowebinar.com/event/23d22d6f-17c7-4954-86fd-91edfec3ac92

🌟 Monday Member Spotlight 🌟Welcome back to our weekly series highlighting the incredible professionals who make up the A...
12/08/2025

🌟 Monday Member Spotlight 🌟
Welcome back to our weekly series highlighting the incredible professionals who make up the AMBA community!

This week, we are proud to spotlight Carla Shekhtman, CMRS β€” an accomplished billing professional, business owner, and dedicated leader within the medical revenue cycle industry.

Carla is a CMRS-Certified Medical Revenue Specialist with 21 years of experience in healthcare billing. She began her career working in a multidisciplinary pain management practice in the Midwest, where she gained a deep understanding of complex billing workflows, payer requirements, and revenue cycle operations.

In 2011, Carla founded Echo Billing Solutions, Inc. (EBS), a company built on the values of accuracy, efficiency, and integrity. As the owner of EBS, she leads a highly skilled team focused on effective claims processing, personalized client service, and transparent communication β€” qualities that have contributed to the long-term success and trusted reputation of her company.

Carla also serves on the AMBA Board of Directors, where she brings her expertise, leadership, and passion for supporting the billing community. Her dedication to advancing the profession and helping practices navigate an ever-changing healthcare landscape makes her an invaluable part of AMBA’s leadership.

Outside the office, Carla is mom to two amazing (and unbelievably busy!) teenage boys. They keep her heart full β€” and her calendar even fuller.

πŸ‘ Please join us in celebrating Carla for her commitment, leadership, and the positive impact she continues to make in the medical billing industry!

Connect with Carla on LinkedIn:
https://zurl.co/BzowQ

πŸ‘‰ Interested in being featured in an upcoming Monday Member Spotlight? We would love to have you!
Apply here: https://zurl.co/IhfBZ

🚨 2026 CPT Updates Are Coming β€” Are You Ready?Join us on December 17th at 11:00 AM CST for a live, CEU-approved webinar ...
12/08/2025

🚨 2026 CPT Updates Are Coming β€” Are You Ready?
Join us on December 17th at 11:00 AM CST for a live, CEU-approved webinar with Christine Hall!

We’ll be covering:
βœ” Key CPT description changes
βœ” Additions, revisions & deletions for 2026
βœ” Specialty-specific impacts
βœ” Documentation insights
βœ” Live Q&A to get your questions answered

πŸŽ“ 1 CEU pre-approved through AMBA, AAPC & PMI
(To receive AAPC & PMI CEUs, you must be logged in and watching the webinar live. Listening by phone-only does not register attendance and cannot earn CEUs.)

🎟 Seats are limited β€” only the first 1,000 attendees can join live!
Register here and make sure to log on early to grab your spot ⬇️
πŸ”— https://zurl.co/Ws89J

✨ Special thanks to Rivet for sponsoring this webinar!

πŸš€ Starting a Medical Billing Company SummitπŸ“… January 22, 2026πŸ•— 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CSTπŸ’» Live Virtual EventπŸŽ“ Approved for 7...
12/05/2025

πŸš€ Starting a Medical Billing Company Summit

πŸ“… January 22, 2026
πŸ•— 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
πŸ’» Live Virtual Event
πŸŽ“ Approved for 7 CEUs: AMBA, AAPC & PMI
πŸ’° Price: $199
πŸ”— Register Now: https://event.gotowebinar.com/event/23d22d6f-17c7-4954-86fd-91edfec3ac92

πŸ“˜ Full Agenda + Speakers
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

πŸ’¬ Opening Announcements - 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

πŸ—οΈ Laying the Foundation: What to Do First When Starting Your Medical Billing Company
Speaker: Cyndee Weston

Write your business plan
Choose your business structure
Pick & secure your business name
Define your services & offerings
City/county/state licensing requirements
Determine overhead costs
Establish profitable pricing

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM β˜• Morning Break
Announcements & Q&A

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM πŸ“£ Marketing Plan Development
Speaker: TBA (pending confirmation)

Identify your target market & niche
Create your brand identity & message
Build a simple, actionable marketing plan
Effective channels for 2026
Social media, email & website strategy
Referral systems that work
Setting goals & tracking ROI

11:15 AM – 12:30 PMβš™οΈ Policies, Procedures, & Operations
Speaker: Lisa Maciejewski-West

Building internal SOPs
Standardized workflows
Client onboarding/offboarding
Communication expectations
Staff roles & documentation
Tools for efficient operations

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM🍽️ Lunch Break + Sponsor Spotlight

1:00 PM – 2:30 PMπŸ“ Contracting With Providers
Speaker: Matt Catoe

Defining your ideal client
Structuring service agreements
Essential contract clauses
Flat-rate vs. percentage pricing
Scope of work & deliverables
Legal & financial protections
Red flags in potential clients

2:30 PM – 2:45 PMβ˜• Afternoon Break
Announcements & prize drawing

2:45 PM – 4:00 PMπŸ” HIPAA Compliance Plan & Staying Current
Speaker: Heidi Kocher

Required compliance program elements
Administrative/technical/physical safeguards
Training & documentation
Risk assessments
Breach handling & reporting
Staying updated (OCR, OIG, CMS, HHS, AMBA)
Tools for monthly/annual compliance

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM🎀 Guest Panel: Successful Medical Billing Company Owners
Panelists:
Cyndee Weston
Lisa Maciejewski-West

Topics include:
How they got started
Biggest early mistakes to avoid
Best growth strategies
What they wish they knew sooner
Live audience Q&A

πŸ”— Reserve Your Seat ($199):

➑️ https://event.gotowebinar.com/event/23d22d6f-17c7-4954-86fd-91edfec3ac92

Address

2465 E Main Street
Davis, OK
73030

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15803692700

Website

https://www.americanmedicalbillingassociation.com/mental-health-billi

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AMBA offers resources, education and national certification for medical billing (CMRS) and medical coding (CMCS). We work with independent third party and doctor's office billers and coders from across the nation. AMBA has been around since 1998. We hold a national conference in October every year where billers, coders and billing company owners of influence come together to learn and share information, ideas and network. We know that billers absolutely can do a much better job at billing if they understanding coding. That’s why we developed our coding credential. To learn more about AMBA, visit our website at www.americanmedicalbillingassociation.com where we welcome an opportunity to chat with you. Or feel free to email us at amba@ambanet.net or call our office at 580-369-2700.