Chapters 1, 2 and 3 Exam HIMT with complete solution
The first professional association for health information managers was
established in what year?
1928
The hospital standardization program was started by?
American College of Surgeons
The formal approval process for academic programs in health information
management is called?
Accreditation
What is the formal process for conferring a health information management
credential?
Certification
What is a traditional HIM role:
Tracking record completion
What is the function that govern the HIM profession?
AHIMA House of Delegates
What makes up a virtual network of AHIMA members?
AHIMA Engage
What is an arm of AHIMA that promotes research in health information
management?
AHIMA foundation
What best describes the mission of AHIMA?
Community of professionals providing support to members and strengthening the
industry and profession
Which professional organization sponsors the CTR certification?
NCRA
Someone who wishes to sit for the Certified Professional coder (CPC)
certification should contact which organization?
AAPC
In order to qualify for an AHIMA fellowship, what minimal educational level is
needed/
Master's degree
What qualifies for CEUs?
College Course
Once someone has earned the registered health information technician (RHIT)
credential, is it a lifetime certification?
no, the have to become recertified
Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams/
CCHIIM
State College is applying for accreditation of the new HIM program. How long do
they have to complete their candidacy?
2 years
The two components of AHIMA's management structure are which of the
following?
staff and volunteer
The first professional association for health information managers was
established in what year?
1928
The hospital standardization program was started by?
American College of Surgeons
The formal approval process for academic programs in health information
management is called?
Accreditation
What is the formal process for conferring a health information management
credential?
Certification
What is a traditional HIM role:
Tracking record completion
What is the function that govern the HIM profession?
AHIMA House of Delegates
What makes up a virtual network of AHIMA members?
AHIMA Engage
What is an arm of AHIMA that promotes research in health information
management?
AHIMA foundation
What best describes the mission of AHIMA?
Community of professionals providing support to members and strengthening the
industry and profession
Which professional organization sponsors the CTR certification?
NCRA
Someone who wishes to sit for the Certified Professional coder (CPC)
certification should contact which organization?
AAPC
In order to qualify for an AHIMA fellowship, what minimal educational level is
needed/
Master's degree
What qualifies for CEUs?
College Course
Once someone has earned the registered health information technician (RHIT)
credential, is it a lifetime certification?
no, the have to become recertified
Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams/
CCHIIM
State College is applying for accreditation of the new HIM program. How long do
they have to complete their candidacy?
2 years
The two components of AHIMA's management structure are which of the
following?
staff and volunteer
