Home Care Clinical Specialist – OASIS (HCS-O)

The Home Care Clinical Specialist—OASIS (HCS-O) credential is earned by professionals skilled in applying clinical assessment findings to Medicare specific data collection items. Successful HCS-O candidates will possess and demonstrate expertise in the understanding and application of Medicare instruction contained in the OASIS guidance manual and CMS OASIS Q&As.

HCS-O certified professionals are considered leaders in the industry because they:

• Utilize their specialty knowledge and experience to better interact with colleagues, clinicians and providers
• Understand both basic and more advanced OASIS principles and guidelines
• Ensure their agencies receive appropriate reimbursement
• Provide direction and instruction to less experienced OASIS professionals in the workplace
• Demonstrate their documentation skills daily

Prepare for your HCS-O Certification

			Step 1: Home Health OASIS Assessment $99.00 Before you start your exam prep, take this online assessment to measure your OASIS understanding, identify potential skill gaps, and pinpoint areas for improvement. Learn More Add to Cart
			Step 2: OASIS Form Companion $61.00 This reference binder is the ideal reference for ensuring you answer questions on the OASIS assessment correctly. Plus, it's an allowable resource during the HCS-O exam! Learn More Add to Cart
			Step 3: Ultimate Coding & OASIS Training Virtual Series: OASIS Training $499.00 This training is an OASIS-E item-by-item training covering the entire OASIS-E assessment form, while also serving as a virtual prep course for the HCS-O exam. Learn More Add to Cart
			Step 4: Home Care Clinical Specialist – OASIS (HCS-O) Certification Study Guide, 2024 $189.00 This study guide provides practice questions, an exam outline, OASIS assessment tips, and more to help you feel fully prepared for exam day. Learn More Add to Cart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the benefits to earning a BMSC credential?
A: Earning a BMSC credential can help you identify yourself as a leader and gain respect in your home care coding or clinical profession. Advanced certification also often produces higher salaries for medical coders and can help you work more effectively within your industry. Plus, the purchase of a BMSC exam includes a one year complimentary AHCC membership! To learn more about the AHCC Membership, please click here.

Q: How do I know if I’m qualified to take one of the credential exams?
A: Learn more about each credential and its qualifications in our BMSC Candidate Handbook.

Q: How should I prepare for the exam?
A: The most successful credential candidates have on-the-job experience, have attended OASIS training events, and have followed a course of self-study. See the Candidate Handbook for more detail about the eligibility and qualifications we recommend for each BMSC exam.

We also recommend the study guides on the Study Materials tab to help you prepare for your respective exam(s).

Q: How many days do I have to take the exam after I purchase it?
A: Candidates registered for BMSC exams have 90 days from the day they register to take an initial or retake exam. The fee for the certification application process and examination is $329.00 U.S. or $429.00 International. These fees are the same for both in-person examinations or via remote proctor. All fees are non-refundable.

For more information, please refer to the FAQ section on the AHCC website

Q: How can I recertify my BMSC credential?
A: Visit the AHCC website for more information about recertifying your credential. The recertification annual maintenance fee includes membership in the Association of Home Care Coding and Compliance.