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Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR)

HFMA’s Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) program is the only content available that provides a national-level certification for addressing the contemporary patient-centric revenue cycle. Learners will gain knowledge, competencies, and productivity with best-practices recommendations to positively impact the revenue cycle and enhance the patient experience. CRCR earners help set the standards of performance for revenue cycle staff proving a high level of revenue knowledge and expertise has been reached. Individuals will be better prepared to decrease receivables, reduce denials, and work more efficiently in the revenue cycle role. One or more years of experience in revenue cycle activities is recommended.

After this program, you will be able to:

  • Identify processes and techniques for both enhancing the patient experience and improving financial performance Explore the most effective ways to reduce denials and simplify collections
  • Review regulations to assure compliance
  • Outline effective ways to increase interdepartmental cooperation, heighten staff confidence and improve work satisfaction
  • Create effective ways to measure revenue cycle staff proficiency, recognize staff knowledge and expertise, and decrease turnover 

CPE Award Amount: 14.0

Program Level: Intermediate

Program Prerequisite:
Experience with and understanding of general revenue cycle operations and processing, including workflows and processes for patient access, patient registration, billing, claims management, and patient communications and financial discussions.

Recommended Experience: One or more years of experience in revenue cycle activities.

Advanced Preparation: None

Instructional Method: Self-Study

Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study

Field of Study & Topic in hours:
0.5 Behavioral Ethics - 2.0 Finance - 11.5 Specialized Knowledge

Content last revised: March 2026

CPE Sponsor: Healthcare Financial Management Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

For more information regarding refund policies, as well as any program concerns, please contact our offices at 800.252.4362 or, inquiry@hfma.org.

Content Type: Certification
Topic: Finance & Accounting
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
Program Level: Intermediate
CPE Hours: 14.00
Designation: CRCR
Behavioral Ethics: 0.50
Finance: 2.00
Specialized Knowledge: 11.50
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) - GCC

The CRCR - GCC certification is an international program tailored for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that includes the countries of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. CRCR - GCC earners can reach a high level of revenue cycle knowledge and expertise performance in the GCC countries. It is essential that revenue cycle staff have a broad understanding of the contemporary revenue cycle and how it influences the financial outcomes of the organization. The Revenue Cycle includes all of the major steps required to process a patient account from the request for service through closing the account with a zero balance and purging it from the system. Get recognized as a valued contributor to your organization's revenue cycle performance when you earn the Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) - GCC certification.

Learning Objectives

After completing this program, you will be able to:

  • Identify processes and techniques for both enhancing the patient experience and improving financial performance
  • Explore the most effective ways to reduce denials and simplify collections
  • Review regulations to assure compliance
  • Outline effective ways to increase interdepartmental cooperation, heighten staff confidence and improve work satisfaction
  • Create effective ways to measure revenue cycle staff proficiency, recognize staff knowledge and expertise, and decrease turnover

Program Outline and Exam

  • Course 1: Revenue Cycle in Health Care
  • Course 2: Pre-Service - Financial Care
  • Course 3: Time of Service - Financial Care
  • Course 4: Post-Service - Financial Care

Exam Information: This online program includes a key concepts guide, course modules and a certification exam. The exam has 75 multiple-choice questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete it in one sitting. The passing score is 70%. If you do not pass on the first attempt, there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period. You will have access to the exam summary and the course while you wait for your next attempt. The exam summary will show you how you did on each unit of the online program.

Maintenance Requirements

  • HFMA Certified Revenue Cycle Representative certificants must maintain their certification every two years.
  • The recertification process is straightforward: to re-certify as a CRCR, you must take a 50-question online assessment.
  • To help you prepare for the CRCR Recertification assessment, you will have access to a CRCR Recertification eLearning course.
  • The HFMA Recertification course does NOT offer NASBA CPE. Time taken to complete recertification programs qualifies as an activity for CHFP and FHFMA maintenance.
  • Information will be emailed to you in advance of your maintenance due date.
  • The maintenance fee for non-members is $100 and free for HFMA members.
Content Type: Certification
Topic: Finance & Accounting
Delivery Method: Self-Study
Program Level: Basic
Designation: CRCR-GCC
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