Important Update!  Not sure of the effective date! 

BMSC is no longer offering specialty certification for either pain or anesthesia.  All current credential holders will still be able to maintain their existing credentials. 

There are currently two national tests for Anesthesia  Certification.  They are
both very good tests and my recommendation is to review  each to determine which best suits your particular needs.


Board of Medical Specialty Coding  (BMSC) -  BMSC Certification Home  Page

BMSC is an  organization of coders, clinicians and compliance professionals dedicated to the  evaluation, recognition and advancement of professional medical coders.   Whether you are currently a certified coder or not, BMSC addresses the need for  recognition and continuing education in YOUR SPECIALTY!  BMSC also offers two  levels of certification, Specialty Coding Professional (SCP), aimed at coders  with two years experience or less, AND Advanced Coding Specialist (ACS) aimed at  coders with more than two years experience OR a higher level of understanding in  their specialty.

Specialty coders do not need to be knowledgeable in  every area of coding, and BMSC recognizes this fact.  Whether you are a  physician, work in a physician's office, or are a facility coder, successful  completion of the BMSC qualifying examination in YOUR SPECIALTY will certify you  as knowledgeable in your field.  Each two years, BMSC coders are re-tested on  changes that have occurred in YOUR SPECIALTY over a two-year period since the initial test was taken.

the BMSC offerED examination in the following specialties:

Specialty Coding Professional (SCP):
  • Anesthesia
  • Cardiology 
  • Emergency Medicine 
  • Family Practice/Pediatrics 
  • Gastroenterology 
  • General Surgery 
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology 
  • Orthopedics 
  • Pain Management 
  • Radiology 
  • Urology
    • Advanced Coding Specialist (ACS):

    Anesthesia
    Cardiology
    Emergency Medicine 
    Evaluation and Management Auditing
    Family Practice/Pediatrics 
    Gastroenterology
    General Surgery
    Obstetrics and Gynecology 
    Orthopedics
    Pain Management 
    Radiology
    Urology