Continuing Education Credits information

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1 Continuing Education Credits information

2 AHIMA: RHIA/RHIT Certification Description of AHIMA credits for RHIA/RHIT certification The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a professional organization for health information management professionals. AHIMA sponsors certification for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)(formerly RRA) and the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)(formerly ART). AHIMA requires that RHIAs must maintain continuing education (CE) requirements of 30 CE hours every two years and that RHITs maintain 20 CE hours every two years. Getting AHIMA credits for RHIA/RHIT certification by attending an HCPro, Inc. audioconference: Certified health information management professionals attending this AHIMA-approved audio conference program can be assured they will receive AHIMA continuing education credit. Individuals certified by AHIMA are responsible for obtaining verification of their attendance at all CE activities. Please use the Certificate of Continuing Education included in this section to verify your attendance. For specific questions related to your certification, please contact AHIMA directly by using the following information: AHIMA 233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL Telephone: Web site: 2 Pain Management: Coding for Spinal Block and Nerve Destruction

3 AAPC: CPC or CPC-H Certification Description of AAPC credits for CPC / CPC-H certification To maintain accreditation as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), the American Academy of Professional Coders requires completion of 18 continuing education units (CEUs) annually. If both CPC and CPC-H credentials have been attained, 24 CEUs, per year, are necessary to maintain the status of both. In order to retain the credential of CPC or CPC-H, coding and reimbursement professionals are required to participate in continuing education coding seminars, workshops, and publications to obtain continuing education credits and maintaining competence. Getting AAPC credits for CPC / CPC-H certification by attending an HCPro, Inc. audioconference: Certified Professional Coders or Certified Professional Coders-Hospital attending this AAPC-approved audio conference program can be assured they will receive AAPC continuing education credit. Individuals certified by AAPC are responsible for obtaining verification of their attendance at all CE activities. Please use the Certificate of Attendance included in the Resources section of this handout to verify your attendance. Additionally, as part of AAPC's continued effort to offer the highest standard of CEU accreditation, all participants attending this audioconference are required to complete the "CEU Seminar Evaluation" sheet and return to AAPC at the end of the program. For specific questions related to your certification, please contact AAPC directly by using the following information: American Academy of Professional Coders 309 West 700 South Salt Lake City, Utah CODE Pain Management: Coding for Spinal Block and Nerve Destruction 3

4 11/18/04 AC Pain Management: Coding for Spinal Block and Nerve Destruction AAPC credits This program has prior approval by the American Academy of Professional Coders for 1.5 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program, content, or the program sponsor. HCP In order for the certificate in the back of your material packet to be valid, the names of all individuals receiving the certificate must be supplied to HCPro, Inc. Please fill in the first name, last name, title, organization and signature of each attendee and fax this sheet back to HCPro at 781/ or it back to First Name Last Name Title Organization Signature 4 Pain Management: Coding for Spinal Block and Nerve Destruction

5 11/18/04 AC Pain Management: Coding for Spinal Block and Nerve Destruction AHIMA credits This program has been approved for 2 continuing education units for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Valid for live event only. Expires 12/31/05 In order for the certificate in the back of your material packet to be valid, the names of all individuals receiving the certificate must be supplied to HCPro, Inc. Please fill in the first name, last name, title, organization and signature of each attendee and fax this sheet back to HCPro at 781/ or it back to lmarchwinski@hcpro.com. First Name Last Name Title Organization Signature Pain Management: Coding for Spinal Block and Nerve Destruction 5

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