Resource Links

Government sites:

• www.cms.hhs.gov
  Medicare & Medicaid, Medicare fee schedules, NPI information etc

• https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/NPIRegistryHome.do
  NPI numbers

• www.osha.gov
  OSHA standards and guidelines – each standard has required policies

• www.cdc.gov
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – information on vaccines & immunizations, etc.

• www.njconsumeraffairs.gov
  CDS licensing, changes to the NJ prescription blanks format, etc

• www.state.nj.us/health/
  New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJ Commissioner of Health)

Professional Coding Education and Certification:

Medical information:

• www.aapc.com
  American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

• www.acmpe.com
  American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)
  Provides ACMPE board certification and Fellowship, a career center, annual conference, conferences, online education , webcasts & audio conferences.

• www.ahima.org
  American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Professional Organizations for Office Practice Managers:

Consumer Forums:

• www.mgma.com
  Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
  • New Jersey Medical Group Management Association (NJMGMA): State Chapter of MGMA – educational opportunities, conferences www.njmgma.com
  • Medline www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
  • National Library of Medicine: www.nlm.nih.gov