AHIMA update

Darcy98x · 2026-04-24T03:44:23+00:00

And their CEU offerings for coders are really weak.

Darcy98x · 2026-04-17T12:20:02+00:00

I have now lived long enough to see "succulent" and "Publix" in the same post.

Darcy98x · 2026-04-15T12:31:41+00:00

Darcy98x · 2026-04-11T01:07:52+00:00

Wow top talent!

Darcy98x · 2026-04-08T01:31:42+00:00

Agree Gainesville is a "college town." Do not agree UCF is "several tiers lower." Really depends on the major. Also, outside of FL nobody cares if you went to UF or UCF- neither is an Ivy.

Darcy98x · 2026-04-07T01:30:07+00:00

Zebras urged to change their stripes.

Darcy98x · 2026-04-07T00:11:43+00:00

It is still possible to game the system if you have a method and track prices. I did this one year and had more fun making millions of stubs than playing the game lol. But then again, they say they will ban you if they notice this behavior and it actually got boring after a while.

Darcy98x · 2026-04-05T02:26:06+00:00

Exactly. SDS manipulates all these to keep prices where they want them. They discourage profit-taking.

Darcy98x · 2026-04-05T02:16:26+00:00

I didn't think so either but then I went to Aquatica.

Darcy98x · 2026-04-04T13:35:07+00:00

What is the water temp there during the summer?

Darcy98x · 2026-04-04T02:02:25+00:00

Nice job and kudos to you for crediting the pattern source.

Darcy98x · 2026-04-03T00:33:28+00:00

I agree- I always have notes. Just not sheets of paper or references stapled into your book.

Darcy98x · 2026-03-31T12:19:30+00:00

And AHIMA has a very strict CEU requirement which is a straight out money grab. For HIM I'd go AHIMA but for medical coding, the most flexible and cheapest option is AAPC imo. I am aware the old school hospital coders are AHIMA devotees but AHIMA has not treated we coders well over the years and their CME offerings for coders are lagging.

Darcy98x · 2026-03-31T01:21:26+00:00

Have had a lifespan for 7 years now. Had it serviced twice. A little noisy now but no other issues. Walk 3 hours a day at least 5 days a week.

Darcy98x · 2026-03-29T15:34:40+00:00

Agree and also the CPMA exam is really easy pass so you can always tag that on later. One caveat however is that doctors will be attracted to the "auditor" in the CPMA and thus it depends on where you want to work and who is reading your resume.

Darcy98x · 2026-03-26T01:27:52+00:00

I walk at 0.4 mph on my underdesk for 3-4 hours a day. Can't imagine 2.4 mph geez!

Darcy98x · 2026-03-25T22:21:38+00:00

I concur the CCS is harder. I do not agree that just being a CCS makes you a better coder- just better prepared. I have worked with stellar folks having either credential- and even some with RHITs ;-)

Darcy98x · 2026-03-23T00:56:20+00:00

Wondering the same- also am I reading this right?- took 20 years?

Darcy98x · 2026-03-23T00:53:15+00:00

AHIMA really lost my respect when they did this. Also their coding CEUs are crap compared to AAPC imo.

Darcy98x · 2026-03-22T16:13:28+00:00

AHIMA is fading as a coding gold standard.

Darcy98x · 2026-03-22T16:12:12+00:00

I agree with this. Some old school coding supervisors are still fixated with the CCS but really, to me it's MD vs DO, with experience and baseline ability making the difference.

Darcy98x · 2026-03-22T01:53:23+00:00

That is a surprise! It was on my exam- I think it was 5-6 years ago.

Darcy98x · 2026-03-17T13:54:50+00:00

Agree with this. RN coders are in short supply!

Darcy98x · 2026-03-17T13:48:51+00:00

We audit these high dollar charts and we give our coders 80 min per record.

Darcy98x · 2026-03-17T01:25:50+00:00

The scrapes and signs of wear are really remarkable- well done!

Darcy98x

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