Passed
A voluntary process of institutional or organizational review in which a quasi-independent body created
for this purpose periodically evaluates the quality of the entity's work against pre-established criteria -
Answers Accreditation
individuals interested in the AHIMA purpose and willing to abide by the Code of Ethics are eligible.
Active members in good standing are entitled to all membership privileges including the right to vote -
Answers Active membership
provides certified credentials to medical coders in physician offices, hospital outpatient facilities,
ambulatory surgical centers, and payer organization - Answers American Academy of Professional
Coders
the name adopted by the Association of Record Librarians of North America in 1944. precursor of
AHIMA - Answers American Association of Medical Record Librarians (AAMRL)
The scientific and educational association of surgeons formed to improve the quality of surgical care by
setting high standards for surgical education and practice - Answers American College of Surgeons (ACS)
the professional membership organization for mangers of health record services and healthcare
information systems as well as coding services; provides accreditation, advocacy, certification, and
educational services. - Answers American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
the name adopted by the American Association of medical Record Librarians in 1970. Precursor to
AHIMA - Answers American Medical Record Association (AMRA)
Formerly the American Association for medical Transcription (AAMT), the AHDI has a model curriculum
for formal educational programs that includes the study of medical terminology, anatomy and
physiology, medical science, operative procedures, instruments, supplies, laboratory values, reference
use and research techniques, and English grammar - Answers Association for healthcare Documentation
Integrity (AHDI)
Organization formed ten years after the beginning of the hospital standardization movement whose
original objective was to elevate the standards of clinical record keeping in hospitals and other health
care facilities. Precursor of AHIMA - Answers Association of Record Librarians of North America (ARLNA)
The elected or appointed group of officials who bear ultimate responsibility for the successful operation
of a healthcare organization. - Answers Board of Directors
The process by which a duly authorized body evaluates and recognizes an individual, institution, or
educational program as meeting predetermined requirements. - Answers Certification
The senior manager appointed by a governing board to direct an organization's overall long-term
strategic growth. - Answers Chief Executive Officer (CEO)