AMIA Health Informatics Certification (AHIC)

Engage, learn, and share knowledge to impact yourself, your organization, and patient care | American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

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Choosing the right medical coding program can feel overwhelming, so let’s simplify it. There are two main accrediting bodies in medical coding, AAPC and AHIMA. Credentials from one or both of these organizations go a long way because employers recognize their names and trust their standards. What matters most is choosing a program that prepares you properly and aligns with the credential you plan to pursue. When that foundation is solid, everything else becomes much easier. If you feel ready to