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The Certification Diplomacy initiative by the Professional Medical Billers Association USA ensures that aspiring medical coders and billers can pursue their careers and develop their skills without financial barriers, while upholding professional standards and ethics.

PMBAUSA LLC empowers you to achieve your career goals with industry-recognized certifications for every stage of your professional journey. Whether you're starting out or advancing in medical coding, billing, auditing, compliance, or revenue cycle management, our credentials validate your expertise and open doors to new opportunities.

The Fellowships are offered by PMBAUSA LLC and MEDESUN PRIME.

FIMC® – Fellowship in Medical Coding is Registered Trademark of MEDESUN PRIME.

FOSC™


Fellowship in Orthopaedic Coding

Unlimited access to 18+ Certifications & Fellowships

FIPC™


Fellowship in Inpatient Coding

Unlimited access to 18+ Certifications & Fellowships

FOPC™


Fellowship in Ophthalmology Coding

Unlimited access to 18+ Certifications & Fellowships

FDMC™


Fellowship in Dermatology Coding

Unlimited access to 18+ Certifications & Fellowships

FGUC™


Fellowship in Genitourinary Coding

Unlimited access to 18+ Certifications & Fellowships

Aspect
Certification
Fellowship
Primary Purpose
Validates baseline or advanced knowledge through an examination
Develops deep, specialty-level mastery through continuous practical exposure
Nature
Credential-based qualification
Voluntary professional advancement program
Awarding Basis
Performance in a structured exam
Awarded after completing assignments related to Anatomy, physiology, ICD-10-CM, CPT Coding Concepts and Coding 500+ real-world clinical scenarios
Learning Approach
Exam-oriented, syllabus-driven
Practice-driven, case-based, peer-to-peer learning
DII Medical Records
Limited or simulated
Extensive hands-on clinical scenarios across specialties
Assessment Method
One-time or periodic examination
Ongoing evaluation through scenario coding, discussions, and reviews
Duration
Fixed time period
Continuous process, not time-bound
Eligibility
Open to eligible learners or graduates
Only for certified medical coders
Peer Interaction
Minimal
Structured peer-to-peer discussion and expert interaction
Skill Depth
Demonstrates knowledge competency
Demonstrates applied expertise and professional maturity
Outcome Focus
Certification of learning
Recognition of advanced practice and specialization
Regulatory Status
May be issued by certifying bodies
Not a regulatory credential; purely voluntary
Career Impact
Entry or progression qualification
Professional differentiation and domain authority
Learning Continuity
Limited to CEUs
Continuous learning and skill enhancement process