AHIMA Identification: HIIM Professionals
AHIMA
AHIMA helps the public by establishing, implementing, and enforcing standards and procedures for certification and recertification of HIIM professionals. AHIMA certification in HIM, coding, healthcare privacy and security, or health data analysis is a career enhancement, increasing salary, and greater success for the business and individual. AHIMA credentials are earned through a challenging program of examinations, education, and experience, and maintained through continuous review and education. “AHIMA certification represents a high level of achievement and demonstrates proficiency and a broad base of knowledge. AHIMA certified professionals pass a rigorous exam and commit to ongoing professional development and
recertification. When a person becomes AHIMA-certified, it reflects a commitment and sense of accountability, inspiring credibility and confidence in an individual's professional knowledge. “Having AHIMA-certified individuals can help you: Increase the competence level of your staff, Build a strong, dedicated team that is committed to high standards of care and quality, Promote ongoing enhancement of knowledge and skills, Improve the quality of information and care, Minimize errors and reduce exposure to fraud and abuse charges, and Increase efficiency and reduce cost.” The certification exam for registration health information tech is $299.00, It cost $165.00 to become a member. For students the membership fee is $35.00. On the AHIMA website it gives general contact information, it did not indicate where to find chapter contact information. The information that was provided is, “candidates submitting transcripts from CAHIIM-accredited programs (required as part of the RHIT or RHIA certification examination application process): AHIMA233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Fl. Chicago, IL 60601 Attn: Certification Transcripts.”
Citation
AHIMA. 2011 by the American Health Information Management Association. From: http://www.ahima.org/Default.aspx
AHIMA helps the public by establishing, implementing, and enforcing standards and procedures for certification and recertification of HIIM professionals. AHIMA certification in HIM, coding, healthcare privacy and security, or health data analysis is a career enhancement, increasing salary, and greater success for the business and individual. AHIMA credentials are earned through a challenging program of examinations, education, and experience, and maintained through continuous review and education. “AHIMA certification represents a high level of achievement and demonstrates proficiency and a broad base of knowledge. AHIMA certified professionals pass a rigorous exam and commit to ongoing professional development and
recertification. When a person becomes AHIMA-certified, it reflects a commitment and sense of accountability, inspiring credibility and confidence in an individual's professional knowledge. “Having AHIMA-certified individuals can help you: Increase the competence level of your staff, Build a strong, dedicated team that is committed to high standards of care and quality, Promote ongoing enhancement of knowledge and skills, Improve the quality of information and care, Minimize errors and reduce exposure to fraud and abuse charges, and Increase efficiency and reduce cost.” The certification exam for registration health information tech is $299.00, It cost $165.00 to become a member. For students the membership fee is $35.00. On the AHIMA website it gives general contact information, it did not indicate where to find chapter contact information. The information that was provided is, “candidates submitting transcripts from CAHIIM-accredited programs (required as part of the RHIT or RHIA certification examination application process): AHIMA233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Fl. Chicago, IL 60601 Attn: Certification Transcripts.”
Citation
AHIMA. 2011 by the American Health Information Management Association. From: http://www.ahima.org/Default.aspx