Edoxi Training Center’s 20-hour CPMA course in Dubai is tailored for healthcare professionals pursuing expertise in clinical auditing, regulatory compliance, and documentation validation. The curriculum covers healthcare regulatory standards, coding compliance audits, and audit readiness strategies essential for today’s evolving healthcare reimbursement environment.
Our CPMA course includes practical training using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS to conduct code validation, identify discrepancies, and support accurate claims processing. Participants gain hands-on experience through case-based simulations and audit exercises that reflect real-world compliance challenges and payer requirements.
The training will be led by Shivani Khasnis, who has over 15 years of industry experience spanning Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research, and Medical Coding. The program prepares learners for advanced roles in audit compliance, healthcare fraud detection, and risk assessment across hospitals, insurers, and regulatory institutions.
Participants develop key competencies in coding audit execution, clinical documentation integrity, and fraud risk mitigation. Upon completion receive a course completion certificate, proving their professional credibility in the healthcare compliance field.
What is a Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)?
A Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) is a credentialed healthcare specialist certified by the AAPC to evaluate medical records, clinical documentation, and billing practices for accuracy and legal compliance. CPMAs help healthcare providers prevent financial loss, maintain regulatory compliance, avoid billing fraud, and improve physician documentation practices by conducting systematic chart audits.
CPMA Exam Details
Edoxi’s CPMA Course prepares candidates for the CPMA certification exam, governed by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Earning this credential elevates your professional credibility and qualifies you for advanced roles in audit compliance, revenue integrity, and regulatory oversight across healthcare systems and payer networks.
| Exam Criteria | Details |
| Exam Code | CPMA |
| Exam Name | Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) Exam |
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Number of Questions | 100, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Fees | $530 for 2 attempts |
| Certification Validity | 3 Years |
| Membership Renewal | Renewal required every 3 years through continuing education credit (CEUs) points. |
| Exam Administration Authority | AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) |
Apply CPMA concepts through practical exercises covering documentation, coding, billing, and compliance audits.
Strengthen your ability to identify coding errors, documentation gaps, and billing discrepancies.
Learn to recognise upcoding, downcoding, improper billing, and other potential compliance issues.
Gain hands-on experience reviewing medical records across different healthcare specialities.
Learn to identify compliance risks and develop effective corrective and preventive measures.
Prepare for the AAPC CPMA certification exam with focused study material
Ideal for professionals looking to advance into medical auditing and improve coding accuracy.
Suitable for compliance and audit officers involved in regulatory standards and internal audits.
Designed for hospital and clinic administrators seeking stronger skills in documentation and compliance.
Helps professionals identify compliance risks and improve healthcare quality and audit processes.
Suitable for claims and reimbursement specialists focused on billing accuracy and claim integrity.
A valuable option for nurses, practice managers, and healthcare leaders looking to move into medical auditing roles.
The CPMA course provides practical, hands-on training in medical auditing, documentation review, coding validation, billing accuracy, and healthcare compliance. Participants work through realistic audit scenarios and medical records to develop the skills needed to identify errors, assess compliance risks, and prepare accurate audit findings.
Review patient records to identify documentation gaps, coding errors, and medical necessity issues.
Identify compliance gaps within a healthcare organisation and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Analyse sample claims to identify upcoding, unbundling, duplicate billing, and other billing irregularities.
Evaluate patient encounters to verify E/M levels, documentation, and CPT code accuracy.
Conduct a simulated audit across healthcare departments and prepare findings based on identified compliance issues.
The CPMA course equips participants with practical skills in medical auditing, coding validation, documentation review, compliance, and reimbursement accuracy, preparing them to conduct effective healthcare audits. Key outcomes include
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Join Edoxi’s CPMA Course
Edoxi is a top training institute in Qatar offering CPMA training with expert guidance, flexible learning options, and comprehensive support. Here are some reasons why you should choose us for your training needs
Learn with a professionally licensed training institute offering structured, industry-focused healthcare certification programs in Qatar.
Benefit from instructors with relevant healthcare, medical coding, auditing, and compliance expertise.
Develop practical skills that can be applied in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, healthcare organisations, and auditing roles.
Choose convenient learning formats designed to accommodate working professionals and healthcare practitioners.
Receive access to relevant study resources, practice materials, instructor guidance, and exam preparation support.
Build your knowledge and confidence to pursue the CPMA credential and advance your career in medical auditing and healthcare compliance.
Our mentors are leaders and experts in their fields. They can challenge and guide you on your road to success!
Dr. Shivani Khasnis
Dr. Shivani Khasnis is an accomplished CPMA, CPC, and DRG trainer at Edoxi Training Institute, with over 15 years of industry experience spanning Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research, and Medical Coding. Her expertise lies in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, alongside a strong command of HIPAA and regulatory guidelines. She possesses a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Research from the UK and certifications including CPMA (AAPC, USA) and CPC (Skyline Training Institute, Dubai).
Dr. Shivani is known for her clarity in instruction, up-to-date domain knowledge, and ability to train medical professionals in both technical and regulatory aspects of coding. She has delivered specialised training for major healthcare and insurance organisations such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), covering DRG coding, inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS), and exam-focused medical coding programs. Her professional journey also includes key roles at Tata Consultancy Services and Crest Pre-media Solutions, further strengthening her industry knowledge.
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CPMA holders usually work as Medical Auditors, Compliance Officers, Billing/Coding Supervisors, or Revenue Cycle Managers in hospitals, private clinics, and health insurance firms.
You must maintain an active AAPC membership and complete 36 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every 2 years.
While theoretically possible, it is very difficult. AAPC strongly recommends at least 2 years of active medical coding experience before attempting the exam. The test heavily audits complex medical charts and requires advanced, real-world knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and compliance laws, not just basic theory.
The average monthly salary typically ranges between QAR 8,000 and QAR 12,000, with entry-level positions starting around QAR 6,000 and senior auditors earning upwards of QAR 15,000+.
Yes. Certified auditors earn 20% to 35% higher salaries than uncertified coders or billers because CPMA demonstrates advanced expertise in compliance, risk management, and chart auditing.
Yes. Qatar charges 0% personal income tax, meaning the salary quoted in your contract is your net take-home pay.
Government networks like Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), semi-government institutions (such as Sidra Medicine), and large private health insurance companies offer the highest compensation and benefit packages.
