PMBAUSA Annual Learning Membership — 18+ Credentials. One Fee. One Year.
One payment of $349. Twelve months of unlimited access to every PMBAUSA training course and credentialing program — five professional credentials and thirteen specialty fellowships. No monthly charges. No per-course fees. No hidden costs. One payment covers everything for your membership year.
What's Included — The Complete Catalog
Your membership unlocks all four PMBAUSA professional credentials:
- CAIMC® — Certified AI Medical Coder — supervise, audit, and improve AI-assisted coding workflows: NLP/LLM output auditing, HIPAA-compliant AI use, and accuracy analysis.
- CMCC® — Certified Medical Coding Consultant — the capstone credential for senior coders: audit design, compliance advisories, and documentation guidance, assessed through written submissions. Only for CPC/CCS Certified
- CPMB® — Certified Professional Medical Biller — end-to-end US billing, denial management with CARC/RARC interpretation, and AR calling practice.
- CMC®-GCS — Certified Medical Coder, Global Coding Systems — the future-ready credential covering ICD-11, SNOMED CT, and LOINC with cross-system mapping practice.
Plus all thirteen specialty fellowships — move from generalist to multi-specialty depth in a single membership year:
| Fellowship | Specialty Focus |
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FOSC™ |
Orthopaedic Surgery Coding — fractures, arthroscopy, spinal procedures, hardware, ortho modifiers |
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FGSC™ |
General Surgery Coding — operative reports, laparoscopic vs open, global surgical package |
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FNSC™ |
Neurology & Neurosurgery Coding — cranial and spinal neurosurgery, neurology encounters |
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FGUC™ |
Genitourinary Coding — urology procedures, endoscopic and surgical GU coding |
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FGEC™ |
Gastroenterology Coding — endoscopy families, GI procedures and screening rules |
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FDMC™ |
Dermatology Coding — lesion excision and destruction, repairs, Mohs, biopsy logic |
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FOPC™ |
Ophthalmology Coding — eye exams vs E/M, cataract and retinal procedures, eye modifiers |
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FOGC™ |
Obstetrics & Gynecology Coding — global maternity package, GYN surgery, deliveries |
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FEMC™ |
Evaluation & Management Coding — the 2021+ MDM framework, split/shared visits, audits |
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FAPMC™ |
Anaesthesia & Pain Management Coding — time-based anesthesia units, blocks, interventional pain |
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FIPC™ |
Inpatient Coding — ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG logic, principal diagnosis selection |
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FSNFC™ |
Skilled Nursing Facility Coding — SNF PPS, PDPM fundamentals, post-acute documentation |
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FPTRC™ |
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Coding — therapy codes, timed units, rehab compliance |
That’s 18+ programs under one fee — every course, every fellowship, every credential assessment, for one year.
Why Members Choose the Annual Membership
- Exceptional affordability — 17+ credentials for a single $349 payment. Pursued individually, specialty credentials across the industry routinely cost several hundred dollars EACH — the membership changes the economics of specializing entirely.
- Unlimited learning — Self-directed and unlimited — pursue as many programs as you wish within your membership year, in any order, at your own pace. Finish three fellowships or ten; the fee never changes.
- Broad specialty coverage — From surgical specialties to E/M, inpatient to post-acute care — coverage that lets a generalist coder build genuine multi-specialty depth that single-course training never reaches.
- A visible advancement path — A clear progression built into one membership: coder → specialist (fellowships) → consultant (CMCC®) → AI-era professional (CAIMC®).
- Total cost certainty — One-time and all-inclusive means you budget with certainty. No monthly billing. No surprise charges. No renewal treadmill.
Built on the Guidance That Governs Real US Coding
Every program in the membership is built on the authorities that govern actual US healthcare coding practice: CMS regulations, AMA CPT® guidance, AHA Coding Clinic advice, and AHIMA coding standards. Across all programs, the curriculum consistently reinforces HIPAA compliance, coding ethics, OIG audit awareness, coding and compliance audit practice, and clinical documentation improvement.
Just as important is how we teach: clinical reasoning over rote memorization. Members learn to read documentation and apply guidelines the way the work actually demands — because employers hire coders who can think, not coders who memorized a question bank.
Future-Ready, Not Just Current
Beyond CPT®, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and HCPCS Level II, the membership builds fluency in the systems the profession is moving toward: ICD-11, SNOMED CT, LOINC, and AI-assisted coding workflows. You’re not just trained for where coding has been — you’re prepared for where it is heading.
Who the Membership Is For
- Certified coders (CPC®, CCS®, or equivalent) who want specialty depth — surgical, E/M, inpatient, post-acute — that generalist training doesn’t reach.
- Medical billers and RCM professionals expanding their skill set across the revenue cycle.
- Students and early-career professionals who want a full year of structured, self-paced learning at a predictable cost.
- Working professionals who want several credentials in one year without paying for each program separately.
Honest guidance: the fellowships assume coding certification or equivalent experience. If you are completely new to coding, start with certification training first — the membership will serve you far better once you have that foundation.
Transparency — What This Membership Is, and Is Not
We state this plainly because your trust matters more to us than an inflated claim. PMBAUSA credentials and fellowships are proprietary designations independently awarded by PMBAUSA LLC. They are not approved, accredited, endorsed by, or affiliated with AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, or any state, federal, government, or regulatory authority. They do not replace nationally recognized certifications such as CPC®, CCS®, or CDIP®, and they confer no license or legal authority to practice. Their value lies in recognized continuing education, specialty knowledge, and demonstrated practical skill — and stating this openly protects both you and us.
How It Works
- Step 1 — Join — one payment of $349 activates your 12-month membership immediately.
- Step 2 — Learn — unlimited LMS access to all 17+ programs: video lessons, practice records, and mapping labs, self-paced around your job.
- Step 3 — Earn — complete each program’s practical assessment to earn its credential; every credential you earn is yours permanently, with a verifiable digital badge, even after the membership year ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is $349 really the total cost — no other charges?
Yes. One payment covers 12 months of unlimited access to all training courses and credentialing programs listed on this page, including assessments and digital badges. There are no monthly charges, no per-course fees, and no hidden costs. Any optional extras (for example, printed certificates by post) are priced separately and clearly before you choose them.
Do my credentials expire when the membership ends?
No. Every credential you earn during your membership year is yours permanently and remains verifiable at pmbausa.com/verify. What ends after 12 months is access to enroll in additional programs — not the credentials you earned.
How many programs can I realistically complete in a year?
That depends on your pace and background. Most fellowships are designed as focused, short programs, so a committed member can complete several fellowships plus a professional credential within the year. There is no cap — finish as many as you meet the standard for.
Are these credentials a replacement for CPC®, CCS®, or CDIP®?
No, and we say so plainly. PMBAUSA credentials complement nationally recognized certifications — they are the specialty and skill-development layer after certification, not a substitute for it. Most of our members already hold CPC® or CCS®.
Do I earn a credential just by paying the membership fee?
No. The membership grants access to training and assessment. Each credential is earned only by meeting that program’s published assessment standard — practical case work reviewed by credentialed assessors. Payment never guarantees a credential.
Can I upgrade from a single course I already purchased?
Contact support@pmbausa.com with your order details — our team will advise on current upgrade options.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes — our refund policy is published in full on the Refund Policy page and summarized at checkout before you pay. Nothing in our terms limits your statutory consumer rights.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email support@pmbausa.com — we respond within one business day.
Disclaimer
The PMBAUSA Annual Learning Membership and all included credentials and fellowships — CAIMC®, CMCC®, CPMB®, CMC®, FOSC™, FGSC™, FNSC™, FGUC™, FGEC™, FDMC™, FOPC™, FOGC™, FEMC™, FAPMC™, FIPC™, FSNFC™, and FPTRC™ — are voluntary professional skill-development programs and proprietary designations independently awarded by PMBAUSA LLC. They are not degrees, diplomas, or licenses; they are not approved, accredited, endorsed by, or affiliated with AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, or any state, federal, government, or regulatory authority; and they do not replace nationally recognized certifications such as CPC®, CCS®, or CDIP®. They confer no license or legal authority to practice. Enrollment does not guarantee employment, promotion, salary increase, or job placement. Credentials are earned by meeting published assessment standards and are never guaranteed by payment. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. CPC® and CPMA® are registered trademarks of AAPC; CCS® and CDIP® are registered trademarks of AHIMA; SNOMED CT® is a registered trademark of SNOMED International; LOINC® is a registered trademark of the Regenstrief Institute, Inc. — all referenced for factual and educational context only. Individual results vary. Nothing in these terms limits your statutory consumer rights under applicable US or Indian consumer protection laws.