Certifications

Certifying your employees equips them with the most recent industry knowledge and empowers them to deliver the best healthcare services they can for their patients.

To get the latest news and changes about AHIMA’s certifications, visit the Certification Updates & Announcements page.

 

Certified Coding Associate (CCA®)

Self-study, entry-level coding certification. Coding professionals who hold the CCA credential have demonstrated coding competency across all settings, including hospitals and physician practices. 

CCA Certification

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®)

The CCS credential demonstrates a professional’s tested skills in data quality and accuracy as well as mastery of coding proficiency.

CCS Certification

Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-based (CCS-P®)

Self-study, comprehensive physician’s office coding certification. 

CCS-P Certification

Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP®)

Individuals earning the CDIP credential demonstrate expertise in clinical documentation within patient health records.

CDIP Certification

Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA®)

Holders of the CHDA establish competence in big data for both organization and analysis.

CHDA Certification