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  1. How many continuing education hours (CEHs) must an RHIA credential holder complete per two-year renewal cycle?

    Answer: 30 CEHs

    RHIA credential holders must complete 30 CEHs every two years to maintain active credential status.

  2. How many CEHs must an RHIT credential holder complete per two-year renewal cycle?

    Answer: 20 CEHs

    RHIT credential holders are required to earn 20 CEHs every two years to maintain active status.

  3. What credential status is assigned to an AHIMA credentialed professional who does not complete CEH requirements by the end of the renewal period?

    Answer: Inactive

    Failure to meet CEH requirements places the credential in 'inactive' status rather than immediate permanent revocation.

  4. Which of the following activities qualifies as an AHIMA-approved continuing education activity for credential renewal?

    Answer: Attending an AHIMA-approved educational seminar or webinar

    Attending AHIMA-approved educational programs with defined learning objectives is a recognized CEH-earning activity.

  5. Which body is responsible for overseeing AHIMA credentialing examinations such as the RHIA, RHIT, and CCS?

    Answer: CCHIIM

    The Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) oversees AHIMA's credentialing examinations.

  6. The AHIMA Code of Ethics serves primarily to:

    Answer: Provide a framework for professional conduct and ethical decision-making

    The AHIMA Code of Ethics provides HIM professionals a framework for ethical conduct and sound professional decision-making.

  7. An HIM professional whose credential has lapsed into inactive status can restore it by:

    Answer: Completing outstanding CEH requirements and paying applicable reinstatement fees

    Inactive credentials can typically be restored by fulfilling the required CEHs and paying applicable fees within the allowed timeframe.