To initiate your registration, please navigate to the official AHCC registration portal: https://ahcc.decisionhealth.com/about-bmsc-credentials. This link will direct you to the BMSc (Board of Medical Specialty Coding) credentials section, where you can begin the registration process.
It is paramount to meticulously review all details within your registration and scheduling confirmation email once completed. Accuracy is vital. Should you identify any discrepancies or if your personal information has changed since registration, it is imperative to contact AHCC immediately. You can reach their customer service team at [email protected] to rectify any issues promptly.
Punctuality is Key: Arriving for Your Examination
Regardless of whether you are taking your examination at a physical testing center or via remote online proctoring, it is crucial to arrive or be ready online 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. This allocated time allows for check-in procedures and ensures a smooth start to your examination.
Please be aware that candidates arriving more than 30 minutes past their scheduled start time will unfortunately not be permitted to take the examination. This policy applies uniformly to both online and in-person testing environments to maintain fairness and test integrity.
Essential Items to Bring on Your Exam Day
On the day of your examination, you are required to present one form of valid, government-issued photo identification (ID) that includes your signature. Common examples include a driver’s license or passport.
For candidates testing outside their country of citizenship, a valid passport is mandatory. If you are testing within your country of citizenship, you may present either a valid passport, driver’s license, national ID card, or military ID. It is essential that the identification document is in Latin characters and clearly displays both your photograph and signature.
Furthermore, ensure you bring any permitted reference materials that are specifically allowed for your examination, as detailed in the BMSC Candidate Handbook. You can access this crucial handbook here: https://ahcc.decisionhealth.com/candidate-handbook/?/. It is strongly recommended to thoroughly read the BMSC Candidate Handbook before your exam date as it contains vital information regarding exam specifics and regulations.
Aside from officially permitted testing materials by AHCC, all personal belongings must be securely stored. If testing at a physical test center, lockers will be provided for test security. For those undertaking live online proctored exams, personal items must be placed outside of your testing environment to ensure compliance with exam protocols.
Technical Requirements for Remote Online Proctored Exams
For candidates opting for the flexibility of remote online proctored examinations, it is your responsibility to verify that your computer system meets the necessary technical specifications. These specifications are comprehensively outlined at this link: https://rpcandidate.prometric.com/.
In addition to the specifications detailed in the link above, your computer must support a screen resolution of 1920×1080. Please note that while the system compatibility check will assess other technical aspects, it does not verify screen resolution. Therefore, you must manually confirm your system meets this resolution requirement prior to your exam day.
For critical details on setting up your testing environment for remotely proctored exams, please visit the ProProctor candidate portal: https://www.prometric.com/proproctorcandidate and carefully review the ProProctor User Guide. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to ensure your testing space adheres to all requirements.
Understanding the Reschedule and Cancellation Policy
Should you need to reschedule or cancel your examination appointment, it is imperative to contact AHCC directly at [email protected]. Notification must be provided no later than seven days before your originally scheduled appointment. AHCC will then furnish you with detailed instructions on how to proceed with either rescheduling or cancelling your exam. It is highly advisable to contact AHCC as soon as you anticipate a change to allow ample time to receive their instructions and complete the necessary actions at least seven days prior to your appointment.
Importantly, there are no Prometric reschedule or cancellation fees if you complete the process 30 or more days before your test date. However, a fee of $35 USD will be levied by Prometric if you reschedule or cancel between 7 and 29 days prior to your scheduled exam. Please be aware that making changes to your exam date or time within seven days of your appointment is not permitted. If cancellation or rescheduling is attempted six or fewer days before the appointment date, these options will not be available, and you will forfeit both your exam registration and associated fees if you fail to attend the exam.
All examination schedule modifications must be managed through Prometric’s online portal or via phone. Please note that leaving a voicemail message is not considered an acceptable method for either cancelling or rescheduling your appointment. Ensure you use the designated channels for any schedule changes.
