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Name and compare the credentials offered at preprofessional level of health information management.
The AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
(AHIMA) is considered the leader in Health information management certification.
Roles in information management include:
REGISTERED HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOR (RHIA) CERTIFICATION
RHIA credential indicates knowledge of the medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery, as well as the privacy of protected patient information. This credential is ideal roles such as DRG validator, quality improvement analyst, implementation support specialist, cancer registrar, health information technician, professor, ICD-10 educator, mapping specialist, e-MPI manager, or coding trainer.
REGISTERED HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN (RHIT) CERTIFICATION
The RHIT credential demonstrates one’s ability to use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data to improve patient care or control costs. It is designed for professionals with management aspirations who are working directly with medical records, computer applications, and coding.
CERTIFIED CODING ASSOCIATE (CCA) CERTIFICATION
The CCA credential indicates medical coding competency in doctor’s offices and hospitals as well as a strong commitment to the profession. This credential is ideal for those who have medical coding experience (ideally six months or more) and would like to demonstrate competency in an increasingly competitive job market.
CERTIFIED CODING SPECIALIST (CCS) CERTIFICATION
The CCS credential holders are masters of the ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems. This is the certification for those who seek career advancement into inpatient positions such as DRG validator, health information technician, coding professional, clinical documentation improvement specialist, HIM revenue cycle auditor, compliance auditor, ICD-10 educator, coding trainer, HIM manager, coding manager, director of coding, or vice president of coding.