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Academic Programs
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Talking Points
Publication Date: November 01, 2003
AHIMA has developed Talking Points on the issue of academic programs for use in helping members and staff communicate key messages on issues of importance to the field of health information management. We encourage you to use these documents when preparing a group presentation, writing an artic....
Certification Connection Fall 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 2012
The quarterly newsletter for HIM certified professionals, containing information on professional development, industry news, continuing education, announcements, upcoming events, and other tools for success.
Certification Connection Winter 2014
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 2014
The quarterly newsletter for HIM certified professionals, containing information on professional development, industry news, continuing education, announcements, upcoming events, and other tools for success.
Certification Connection Summer 2014
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 2014
The quarterly newsletter for HIM certified professionals, containing information on professional development, industry news, continuing education, announcements, upcoming events, and other tools for success.
AHIMA Credentials: Make Your Star Shine in the HIM Universe
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: October 2004
When Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN, began its transformation to an electronic information environment, Rita Bowen, MA, RHIA, CHPS, spearheaded the effort in the HIM department. She knew the expertise of her work force would be crucial to the success of Erlanger's endeavors. Working....
Critical Expeditions
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: August 2001
With the action items of Vision 2006 largely met and the image marketing campaign well underway, the Association is poised to undertake its next strategic ventureexpeditions.
Through a series of critical expeditions, AHIMA will explore new ground for the HIM professionfrom....
Suggested Readings
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA bibliography
Publication Date: January 11, 2001
The following list of commonly used textbooks in health information management educational programs is provided as a courtesy for exam candidates. It is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of available HIM textbooks nor it is a comprehensive listing of references used for the RHIA or RHIT e....
Certification Connection Fall 2014
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 2014
The quarterly newsletter for HIM certified professionals, containing information on professional development, industry news, continuing education, announcements, upcoming events, and other tools for success.
CCS Coding Competencies--ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS Procedural Coding
Author: AHIMA
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 1998
For Further Reference
The Cooperating Parties (AHIMA, American Hospital Association, Health Care Financing Administration, National Center for Health Statistics) publish official guidelines in the Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, available from the American Hospital Association.....
Certification Connection Spring 2014
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 2014
The quarterly newsletter for HIM certified professionals, containing information on professional development, industry news, continuing education, announcements, upcoming events, and other tools for success.
Certification Connection Summer 2013
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 2013
The quarterly newsletter for HIM certified professionals, containing information on professional development, industry news, continuing education, announcements, upcoming events, and other tools for success.
Student Recruitment
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Talking Points
Publication Date: November 01, 2003
AHIMA has developed Talking Points on the issue of student recruitment for use in helping members and staff communicate key messages on issues of importance to the field of health information management. We encourage you to use this document when preparing a group presentation, writing an arti....
Certification Connection Fall 2013
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 2013
The quarterly newsletter for HIM certified professionals, containing information on professional development, industry news, continuing education, announcements, upcoming events, and other tools for success.
CCA Frequently Asked Questions
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: February 03, 2003
Why has AHIMA created this credential?
AHIMA recognizes that the demand for coders has never been greater-and this need is expected to continue for some years to come. By creating an entry-level coding credential based on job analysis standards and state-of-the-art test construction,....
Journal Q&A (5/00)
Author: AHIMA Professional Practice Team
Source: AHIMA Q and A
Publication Date: May 02, 2000
Q: Does the Joint Commission require an RHIT or RHIA to be employed in a hospital's HIM department?
A: The Joint Commission does not specifically require that a RHIT or an RHIA be employed in the HIM department. However, in the Accreditation Manual for Hospitals, standard IM.4 require....
AHIMA Timeline (Name Changes, Credentials Awarded)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: 2015
1928
(Oct. 11):
Association of Record Librarians of North American (ARLNA) founded
1929:
Bulletin of the Association of Record Librarians of North America published
1933:
Registered Record Librarian (RRL) credential est....
Entry-Level Associate Degree Education in Health Information Management: Reform for the 21st Century
Author: Assembly on Education; AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: January 02, 1995
Entry-Level Baccalaureate Degree Education in Health Information Management: Reform for the 21st Century
Author: Assembly on Education; AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: January 02, 1995
Growth in the Clinical Documentation Specialist Profession
Author: Barnhouse, Torrey; Rudman, William J.
Source: Educational Perspectives in Health Informatics and Information Management
Publication Date: July 2013
Abstract
As healthcare reform and technology further define the role and work expectations of the health information management professional, the need for clinical documentation specialists (CDSs) is likely to expand. This article examines the current and potential growth of the C....
Power of Data Analytics is Within Reach
Author: Birnbaum, Cassi L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2015
Data are the lifeblood of our healthcare ecosystem, with the potential of enabling organizations to improve care, manage chronically ill patients, lower costs, achieve compliance, support research, increase patient safety, and meet operational and strategic initiatives. Although health inf....
RHIA Reality Check: RHIAs Rate 195 Tasks and 90 Knowledge Areas in Job Analysis Survey
Author: Bowen, Rita K.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2005
Change is occurring quickly in HIM, and keeping measure of what it takes—and will take—to do the job is more important than ever. AHIMA surveyed more than 3,200 registered health information administrators (RHIAs) in 2004 to analyze the tasks they perform and the knowledge they nee....
Choosing the Right Coding Credential
Author: Buck, Stacie L
Source: AHIMA community resource
Publication Date: January 02, 2007
As the demand for qualified coders has increased, so has the number of coding programs and coding certifications available to coding professionals seeking to demonstrate their coding proficiency. The business of offering credentials is indeed a lucrative one with many organizations competing....
Earning HIM Cred: the CHDA Credential
Author: Butler, Mary
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: April 2015
As health information management (HIM) professionals find themselves constantly inundated with more data, they will need to update their skills to stay on top of it. And one of the best ways to do just that is by earning AHIMA’s Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) credential.
AHIMA World Congress: Empowering Members Around the Globe
Author: Butler, Mary
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2017
Long before the Zika virus or Ebola outbreaks became a threat in the United States, public health has been an international endeavor. According to some estimates, the Spanish flu—which peaked between 1918 and 1920—killed more than half a million Americans and 50 million people worldwide i....
Tips for Breaking into the Health Information Management Industry - Retired
Author: Camp, Michelle; Comfort, Angie; Endicott, Melanie; Howard, Artis; Kozee, Renee; Munive, Roberta; Novelli, Staci
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2014
Whether it is a first job or a career change, finding that first health information management (HIM) job following graduation is one of the biggest challenges that new graduates face. While some may find that breaking into the HIM industry takes time and persistence, it is a career choice that....
Curriculum Guide
Author: CCHIIM
Source: CCHIIM
Publication Date: 2013
Recertification Guide: Maintenance of Certification
Author: CCHIIM
Source: CCHIIM
Publication Date: April 2012
Candidate Guide
Author: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM)
Source: CAHIIM
Publication Date: March 2013
Assessment of Success on the RHIA Certification Examination: A Comparison of Baccalaureate Program Graduates and Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program Graduates
Author: Condon, Jim; Barefield, Amanda
Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management
Publication Date: October 2012
Abstract
The demand for registered health information administrators continues to outpace the available supply of credentialed graduates. One solution to address this shortfall has been the availability of postbaccalaureate certificate programs. A health information administration departm....
Certified I10-Ready
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2011
To build up competencies in the new code set, AHIMA-credentialed professionals must add ICD-10-CM/PCS continuing education to their credential maintenance through 2013.
The impending coding classification system change from ICD-9 to ICD-10 is the talk of health information....
Name Game: Updating Our Credential Titles
Author: Dixon-Lee, Claire
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 1999
In October, the 1999 AHIMA House of Delegates will consider a proposal to officially change the name of two AHIMA credentials. The proposal is the result of several years of analysis, member input, and review of more than 1000 potential certification titles, as well as the work of cons....
Odds of Success: Predicting Registered Health Information Administrator Exam Success
Author: Dolezel, Diane; McLeod, Alexander
Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management
Publication Date: January 2017
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to craft a predictive model to examine the relationship between grades in specific academic courses, overall grade point average (GPA), on-campus versus online course delivery, and success in passing the Registered Health Information Administ....
Healthcare's Data Revolution: How Data is Changing the Industry and Reshaping HIM's Roles
Author: Eramo, Lisa A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2013
The hunger for analyzed healthcare data to improve delivered care and to better meet quality measures is spurring a revolution in healthcare. Providers are demanding better health IT systems that allow HIM and data analytics professionals to sift through large amounts of data and turn it i....
Five Steps to Take If You Do Not Pass the CCS Examination
Author: Horn, Kelli
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: January 2014
While some individuals pass the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) examination the first time, many do not. The annual pass rate has remained below 50 percent for at least the last three years. According to AHIMA, the pass rate for first-time test-takers was 48.5 percent in 2010, 47.8 perc....
Help! I am Encoder-Dependent!
Author: Horn, Kelli
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: March 2014
Many coders in the workforce preparing to take their CCS examination acknowledge that they are dependent on encoders. While this is beneficial in performing daily job duties, it can be a hindrance to successfully passing the examination. The four-hour examination requires that exam-takers....
Top Ten Challenges of Passing the CCS Examination (And How to Overcome Them)
Author: Horn, Kelli
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2015
Hundreds of coders and students desire to take the next step in their career by obtaining the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential. This examination represents high-level achievement and proficiency in inpatient and outpatient coding and associated concepts. Benefits of certificat....
HIM as the Middleman to Informatics and Data Analytics
Author: Kadlec, Lesley; Kirby, Annessa
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: October 06, 2016
We hear so much about the amount of data available in healthcare today. But we are just beginning to understand the importance of analyzing that data to make decisions. As buzzwords like “information governance” and “data analytics” are becoming more mainstream, the analysis of data i....
Clinical Coding: Part of the HIM Mosaic
Author: Kloss, Linda L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2003
Many in healthcare today understand coding only in the context of billing, not recognizing that the very same coded data are used for important healthcare operations, policy, epidemiology, and many other uses. For 75 years, AHIMA has been the professional forum to advance the quality of health....
Coders Today: Where They Work, What They Earn: Work Force Study Finds Credentials Influence Setting, Salary
Author: MacKenzie, Scott
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2003
Coders are enjoying a growing importance in the healthcare industry, thanks to increased demand for services and increasingly complex regulations. AHIMAs own work force research finds a healthy job market and salaries shaped by credentials and education. Learn more about your coding pee....
Education of Health Record/Health Information Management Professionals in the United Kingdom
Author: Nicholson, Lorraine
Source: IFHRO Congress | AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 15, 2004
Historical Background
This history of the formal education of health records professionals in the United Kingdom commences relatively late in history (that is, in the 20 th century) although we know that medical records were kept for hundreds of years prior to this.
In the 193....
Value of In-Person Exam Preparation Workshops in Obtaining an AHIMA Credential
Author: Noblin, Alice; Walden, Amanda; Safian, Shelly C
Source: Educational Perspectives in Health Informatics and Information Management
Publication Date: 2015
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to gauge the test-taking success of people who attended RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and CCS-P exam preparation workshops. Information available from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Newly Credentialed Professionals website....
Global Trends in Health Information and Records Management Education: A Basic Certificate/Diploma Program in the Philippines
Author: Palapal, Lourdes L.
Source: IFHRO Congress | AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 15, 2004
Introduction
What's in this session for me, the participant?
This session can create awareness of developing countries' potential for market expansion.
Academic institutions can enhance their HIM curriculum if they compare notes with the ICE-HP of the DLSU-HSC on how the....
Health Record Professionals in Denmark, Education and Training 2004
Author: Petersen, Darley
Source: IFHRO Congress | AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 15, 2004
Admission Requirements
Commercial School--2 years
Languages (Danish and English)
Economics
IT
Social studies
Commercial
Entitles the person to apply for practice school in hospitals or at GP's.
Practice schools start every year in August and las....
National Job Analysis of the Hospital-based Certified Coding Specialist
Author: Schraffenberger, Lou Ann
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 1998
This article describes a job analysis performed to serve as the basis for documenting the content validity of the hospital-based certified coding specialist (CCS) examination for AHIMA. The purpose of this study was to determine and comprehensively describe the job of the hospital-ba....
Coders Wanted, Experience Required
Author: Scichilone, Rita A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2006
A recent AHIMA survey confirms a critical need for qualified clinical coding professionals. It also reveals the high value employers place on experience and credentials.
Opportunities abound for skilled coders throughout the US-particularly in the Southwest-but candidates need demon....
Development of Coding Certification for Physician Services
Author: Scichilone, Rita A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 1998
New reimbursement methods, managed care, and the ominous specter of fraud and abuse caused by inappropriate coding have significantly affected information management and coding in physician office practices. It used to be commonplace for patients to file their own insurance claims. Now....
Time to Step Up: HIM Professionals Embrace Growth in Health Data Analyst Role
Author: Taylor, Lisa Brooks
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2013
Each year the AHIMA national convention ends with an inspirational speaker. In 2012, in a personal and well-received chat, comedian Joy Behar shared in her emblematic, witty, and straight forward style a three-step life motto that led to her success:
Show up
Warm....
Show Me the Data
Author: Taylor, Lisa Brooks
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2013
With the establishment of the National Quality Forum's National Quality Strategy, which sets the direction for achieving better, affordable care and healthier people and communities, providers, payers, and patients are seeing a shift in payment methodologies from volume-based to value-base....
Standards for Initial Certification of the American Health Information Management Association
Author:
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: 1991
I. Qualifications for Initial Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician A. The candidate shall: 1. Have earned an associate's degree from a health information technology program. The health information technology program must be accredited by the Commission o....
Enhance your Career with AHIMA Credentials
Author:
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: August 2009
Gain an Edge with Early Testing for RHIA, RHIT Exams
Author:
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: October 2009
Early testing allows the candidate the optimal window of opportunity for exam
participation—to attempt the exam when the candidate is best prepared. The earlier a student
tests after graduation, the better they are likely to perform on their respective exam.
Sequencing of AHIMA Credentials and Academic Degrees
Author:
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: January 02, 2012
After decision of the committee to award the designation of Fellow of the American Health Information management Association (FAHIMA) to an applicant, the applicant will be authorized to use the credential "FAHIMA" after her or his name.
AHIMA suggests using the following guidelines....
Setting Our Sights Vision 2006 Yields An Action Plan
Author:
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: January 1998
Thoughtful analysis. Decisive strategies. Critical action. In this most compact form, these three phrases describe Vision 2006, the AHIMA strategy to move the health information management (HIM) profession into the future.
Vision 2006 was created in 1996 during a strategic planning sessio....
CCS/CCS-P Credential Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions
Author:
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: 2001
1. What are the requirements for maintenance of the CCS/CCS-P credential?
Each certified specialist must complete an annual self-assessment and pay the annual maintenance of certification fee to retain the credential.
2. When does my self-assessment begin and how will I know....
Standards for Initial Certification of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) [Coding]
Author:
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: October 1991
I. Qualifications for Initial Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding SpecialistPhysician-based (CCS-P). The candidate shall: A. Have earned a high school diploma from a United States high school; OR B. Have earned a GED (general educat....
Proviso to the Standards for Initial Certification of Registered Health Information Administrators
Author:
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: 1998
To be eligible to sit for RHIA (formerly RRA) certification under the Proviso passed by AHIMA's House of Delegates in 1998, one must:
have received RHIT (formerly ART) certification on or before December 31, 1999; AND
have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institu....
RHIA/RHIT Core Content Requirements
Author:
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: October 1994
RHIA/RHIT Core Content Requirements
In October 1994, AHIMA's House of Delegates ratified the Council on Certification's recommendation for new continuing education requirements for maintenance of certification. The CE maintenance requirements are:
Fifty percent of the required contin....
User's Guide to AHIMA Coding Credentials
Author:
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2002
This year, AHIMA introduces a new coding credentialthe Certified Coding Associate (CCA). The credential is different from AHIMAs other coding credentialsthe Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and the Certified Coding SpecialistPhysician-based (CCS-P)in some importan....
2008 AHIMA Convention Wrap-Up
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Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2008
AHIMA held its 80th Convention and Exhibit October 11–16, 2008, in Seattle, WA. It was a time for members to share ideas, challenges, and solutions and hear about some of healthcare’s hottest topics from industry experts. A full exhibit hall offered a collection of the latest in HIM....
Hitting the Moving Target: AHIMA' s New Specialty Advancement Training and Credentials
Author:
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: August 2002
When Jill Callahan Dennis graduated with a bachelor's of science degree in medical record administration in 1978, she was an expert when it came to confidentiality of patient information and privacy.
"I had a pretty good overview of privacy matters, and certainly a better one than professi....
RHIT Competencies
Author:
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: 2001
These RHIT domains are made available for historical purposes only.
50 Ways to Enhance Your Career
Author:
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2002
Whether you're new to the HIM profession or a seasoned expert, you may be looking for a new challenge, increased recognition, or a change of career. With that in mind, the Journal of AHIMA has compiled a list of tips for success that you can use on the job or as part of your personal career pla....
CCA Credential Should Top To-do List for New Coders
Author:
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: February 2002
Write your resume, peruse classified ads, do research on the Web, and get a job. These are common items on the "to-do" lists of anyone considering a new career in the coding field. This fall, professionals new to the coding field should add another item to their lists--getting AHIMA'....
Proposed Privacy Credential Opens New Opportunities
Author:
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: March 2002
Six years ago, AHIMA's Vision 2006 described information privacy and security management as two emerging new roles for HIM professionals. Today, as increasing numbers of AHIMA members move into the roles of privacy or security officer, the vision has become a reality--and it's time for the Asso....