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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 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 of MyAHIMA hub by the recertification cycle end date and upload the required documentation for support (if applicable) .  \n4. Pay your recertification fee in your CEU Center by the recertification cycle end date.  \nDocument, retain, and file your CEU activity for auditing in the CEU Center of MyAHIMA hub.  \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)","cbCailEsEk8RIPyM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailEsEk8RIPyM","pdf",862030,33,"English","# AHIMA CERTIFICATION—YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL VALUE\n# RECERTIFICATION PROCESS\n## CEU Requirements for Single Credential\n## CEU Requirements for Multiple Credentials\n## Recertification Cycle\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 basic requirements to recertify under Maintenance of Certification?\",\"answer\":\"You must obtain the required CEUs during the two-year recertification cycle, participate in accepted and qualified CEU activities, report CEUs in the CEU Center by the cycle end date with required documentation (if applicable), and pay the recertification fee by the deadline.\"},{\"question\":\"How many CEUs are required for a single AHIMA credential?\",\"answer\":\"Requirements vary by credential: for example, CCA, CCS, and CCS-P require 20 CEUs; RHIA requires 30 CEUs; RHIT requires 20 CEUs; and CHDA, CHPS, and CDIP require 30 CEUs.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes when you hold multiple AHIMA credentials?\",\"answer\":\"If you have more than one credential, you must earn ten additional CEUs per extra credential during the two-year cycle, up to a maximum total of fifty CEUs. 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