01/08/2026
Earn the credential of Certified Advanced Physician Advisor – CPHYADV. Apply for the 2026 Advanced Physician Advisor Board Certification exam. Validate your expertise in the expansive physician advisor body of knowledge. Identified through a detailed competency analysis, the certification exam tests your knowledge in areas such as utilization, clinical documentation integrity, federal and state regulations, coding and billing standards, medical necessity compliance, denials and appeals, length of stay criteria, status determination, and other areas.
Advanced Physician Advisor Board Certification is available to U.S. licensed physicians serving in Physician Advisor roles throughout the integrated health care system. Apply by February 1, 2026, and save $75 with promo code: EXAM26SM. The testing window opens on March 1, 2026. Submit your application today to secure your preferred testing time and location. Download the exam candidate handbook and apply at https://www.abqaurp.org/ABQMain/APA.