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Is AHIMA getting rid of Rhit?
January 2017 – July 2021: Current and new RHITs (those who receive the RHIT designation by July 2021) permanently retain RHIT credential. Ongoing transition support for RHITs who want to transition to the RHIA credential will be provided (2017 – 2027).
Why is it important to abide by the AHIMA Code of Ethics?
A Code of Ethics is important in helping to guide the decision-making process and can be referenced by individuals, agencies, organizations, and bodies (such as licensing and regulatory boards, insurance providers, courts of law, government agencies, and other professional groups).
Why is the AHIMA professional certification important?
AHIMA-certified professionals are leading healthcare organizations through meaningful innovation. In an industry that values education and experience, AHIMA credentials are proof of a robust education and an ongoing commitment to staying relevant in a complex and evolving space.
What credentials are managed by AHIMA?
RHIA. Registered Health Information Administrator Exam (RHIA)
What are AHIMA’s four core values?
Core Values of AHIMA are: The public’s right to accurate and confidential personal health information. Innovation and leadership in advancing health information practices and standards worldwide. Adherence to AHIMA Code of Ethics.
What responsibility does the HIM professional have regards to obtaining a patient’s informed consent?
The ethical obligations of the health information management (HIM) professional include the protection of patient privacy and confidential information; disclosure of information; development, use, and maintenance of health information systems and health records; and the quality of information.
How will the certifications benefit the employee and employer AHIMA?
AHIMA certifications provide validation of professional competency to employers. Healthcare quality, financial performance, and operational efficiency are strengthened by hiring AHIMA-credentialed professionals. AHIMA establishes professional standards of excellence.
What AHIMA Commission is responsible for the standards and procedures for certification and recertification?
CCHIIM
CCHIIM provides strategic oversight of all AHIMA certification programs. CCHIIM holds the sole and independent authority in all matters pertaining to both the certification and ongoing recertification (certification maintenance) of HIIM professionals.
What is the difference between CCA and CCS?
How does the CCA compare to the CCS and CCS-P? The CCA should be viewed as the starting point for an individual entering a new career as a coder. The CCS and/or CCS-P exams demonstrate the mastery level skills that the CCA would strive for to advance his or her career.
What are the seven code of ethics?
The core ethical principles of beneficence (do good), nonmaleficence (do not harm), autonomy (control by the individual), and justice (fairness) stated by Beauchamp and Childress7 are important to a code of ethics.
What are AHIMA’s mission vision and values?
Respects all members whom we serve, and all individuals with whom we work and collaborate. Advances the importance of health information to improve healthcare. Embraces a code of ethical health information management practice. Promotes the public’s right to private and high-quality health information.
How many Ceu’s do I need for AHIMA certification?
If you have more than one AHIMA credential, you must earn ten (10) additional CEUs per credential up to a maximum of (50) CEUs. If you have a 30 CEU requirement (CHPS, CHDA, CDIP, or RHIA) per cycle certification your base CEUs is 30 and each additional credential is 10 CEUs up to 50 CEUs per cycle.
Why AHIMA coding certification?
Future-proof your career with AHIMA credentials. Self-study, entry-level coding certification. Coding professionals who hold the CCA credential have demonstrated coding competency across all settings, including hospitals and physician practices.
How do I recertify for AHIMA?
Obtain the required number of CEUs during your recertification cycle for each credential (at least 80% of required CEUs for each credential must be related to one of AHIMA’s specified HIIM domains). Participate in accepted and qualified CEU activities. Enter your CEUs on time.
Does AHIMA offer study-at-home programs?
AHIMA offers a mix of educational programs so you can acquire the knowledge and skills needed to progress. If you are not interested in an academic program, AHIMA suggests a self-paced study-at-home path for the CCA® credential. Learn more about the CCA credential.