AHIMA History
What year was the organization now known as the AHIMA founded?
1928
The entry level credential for people who complete a coding certificate program.
Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
Translating medical information into a format used for medical billing and insurance purposes
Medical coding.
This code set is used for identifying diseases, physical conditions or factors affecting health.
ICD-10-CM codes
The set of federal laws that require maintenance of confidentiality and the protection of patient information in electronic formats.
What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (or HIPAA)?
Where are the AHIMA headquarters located?
Chicago, Illinois
A student who completes a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Administration can sit for which credentialing exam?
The Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
Ensuring the accuracy of medical documentation in the hospital setting so that coding and billing are performed correctly.
DRG coordinator
ICD stands for
International Classification of Disease
How many coding credentials are currently available through the AHIMA?
Three: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist, Physician-based (CCS-P)
Current number of AHIMA members (2025)
Approximately 60,000
An HIM professional with at least three years' experience in data collection, reporting and interpretation could test for this credential.
The Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) credential?
Advising facilities and medical practices on proper medical coding, health information compliance and using health information technology.
HIM consultant
Helping healthcare organizations provide safe and effective patient care, and promoting the efficient processes and positive outcomes (results) are examples of:
Performance (quality) improvement.
This code set is used to report services and procedures provided by physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
When did the organization change its name to the AHIMA?
1992
How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required for maintaining the RHIT credential?
20
A resource for finding job roles or titles available to HIM professionals
The AHIMA Career Map
ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets are updated in this month.
October (October 1st)
What does the acronym 'POA' stand for?
Present on admission
Who was the first president of what is now the AHIMA?
Grace Whiting Meyers?
How long is a HIM credential valid after passing an exam?
Two years
This role is responsible for overseeing information technology for an entire health care organization
Chief Information Officer
What is the main publication of the AHIMA?
The Journal of AHIMA
Which government agency maintains the ICD-10-PCS code set?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)