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\nAHIMA CERTIFICATION—YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL VALUE .......................................................... 4  \nRECERTIFICATION PROCESS ......................................................................................................... 5  \nQUALIFYING CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND CALCULATION OF CEUS ........................... 8  \nNon-Qualifying Continuing Education Activities ................................................................................. 14  \nRECERTIFICATION FEES .............................................................................................................. 16  \nCERTIFICATION STATUS .............................................................................................................. 17  \nREINSTATING A CREDENTIAL ....................................................................................................... 19  \nRECERTIFICATION APPEAL PROCESS........................................................................................... 20  \nADDITIONAL RECERTIFICATION PROCESSES................................................................................ 21  \nSUNSET CREDENTIALS ................................................................................................................ 22  \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................................ 23  \nAPPENDIX A—HIIM DOMAINS ...................................................................................................... 28  \n\n| Congratulations on earning yourAHIMA professional credential! You’ve marked yourself as a leader and HI expert, and shown your support for the healthcare profession. But there’s much more to certification. Through it you’ve increased your chances for success in\u003Cbr>your chosen career. |\n| --- |\n| AHIMA CERTIFICATION—YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL VALUE |\n\nReceiving an AHIMA Credential:  \n• Showcases your commitment to the health information profession, dedication to quality care, and the importance of upholding high standards in managing confidential health data.  \n• Demonstrates continued value to your employer and the profession by investing in lifelong learning, keeping your expertise current, and enabling you to perform at your best.  \n• Sets you apart from non-certified peers. AHIMA certification affirms your skills, experience, knowledge, and professional competence to employers, consumers, and yourself.  \nWhat Are the Biggest Benefits of Recertification (Maintenance of an AHIMA Certification)?  \n• Maximizes your return on investment by delivering the high value associated with AHIMA certification.  \n• Enhances your professional credibility and keeps you competitive in a demanding job market.  \n• Reinforces your ongoing commitment to excellence and competence in health information and informatics.  \n• Connects you with a network of credentialed professionals who share your expertise and passion for the field.  \nTo Recertify You Must:  \n1. Obtain the required number of CEUs during your two (2) year recertification cycle.  \n2. Participate in accepted and qualified CEU activities.  \n3. Report your CEUs in the CEU Center by the due date.  \n4. Pay your recertification fee inyour CEU Center by the due date.  \nDocument, retain, and fileyour CEU activity for auditing and more in the CEU Center of your MyAHIMA account.  \nRECERTIFICATION PROCESS  \nCEU Requirements for Single Credential  \n\n| If You Have a(n)… | You Must Earn   |\n| --- | --- |\n| Certified Coding Associate (CCA) | 20 CEUs |\n| Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) | 20 CEUs |\n| Certified Coding Specialist—Physician-based (CCS-P) | 20 CEUs |\n| Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) | 30 CEUs |\n| Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) | 20 CEUs |\n| Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) | 30 CEUs |\n| Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) | 30 CEUs |\n| Certifie","cbCaiiqxAVUNvw1t","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiqxAVUNvw1t","pdf",704218,33,"English","# AHIMA Certification—Your Best Professional Value\n# Recertification Process\n## Qualifying Continuing Education Activities and Calculation of CEUs\n## Non-Qualifying Continuing Education Activities\n## Recertification Fees\n## Certification Status\n## Reinstating a Credential\n## Recertification Appeal Process\n## Additional Recertification Processes\n## Sunset Credentials\n# Frequently Asked Questions\n# Appendix A—HIIM Domains","[{\"question\":\"What are the core requirements to recertify an AHIMA credential?\",\"answer\":\"Recertification requires earning the required CEUs during the two-year cycle, participating in accepted and qualified CEU activities, reporting CEUs in the CEU Center by the due date, and paying the recertification fee in the CEU Center by the due date.\"},{\"question\":\"How many CEUs are required for a single AHIMA credential?\",\"answer\":\"The guide specifies CEU totals per credential, such as 20 CEUs for CCA, CCS, CCS-P, and RHIT, and 30 CEUs for RHIA, CHDA, CHPS, and CDIP.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if you hold multiple AHIMA credentials?\",\"answer\":\"If you have more than one AHIMA credential, the guide requires ten (10) additional CEUs per extra credential during the two-year cycle, up to a total of fifty (50) CEUs, and those CEUs may not be duplicated across more than one credential.\"}]","Recertification Guide - Maintenance of Certification August 2025 - Updated | PDF",1790416488,83]