HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION SITES
Medical Billing and Coding for certifications for Medical coders achieve
AAPC certification through specialized education, experience in an area of
specialty, and a qualifying exam(s).
The Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) manages and sets the strategic direction for the certifications.
Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA®)
The AHIMA offers the Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA®) designation to validate and recognize individuals with expertise in health data analysis.
Coding professionals who hold the CCA credential have demonstrated coding competency across all settings, including hospitals and physician practices.
The CCS credential demonstrates a practitioner's tested skills in data quality and accuracy as well as mastery of coding proficiency.
he Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam is the conclusive step to attaining CPC certification—renowned throughout the world of healthcare as the gold standard for physician-based medical coding. By passing the CPC exam and earning the right to append the CPC acronym to your name, you become a healthcare business professional recognized for reliable mastery of professional-fee medical coding.
A strong clinical documentation integrity (CDI) program makes a difference in achieving the goals of RAC audits, ARRA/HITECH, and other important initiatives to improve the quality of healthcare. In response to industry demand, the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) developed the CDIP credential.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT®) offered by the AHIMA, demonstrates that a health information technician is able to ensure the quality of medical records, uses computer applications to improve patient care or control cost, and may specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for research or reimbursement.
