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e-Alert - January 2016
Inside This Issue:
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FHIMA Service Awards – Nominations Needed!
Do you know a colleague and/or student who is dedicated, committed and works tirelessly promoting the HIM profession? Why not nominate them for a FHIMA Service Award?
Deadline for nominations is February 12, 2016
Service Awards categories include:
- Distinguished Member Award
- Distinguished Service Award
- Outstanding Professional Award
- Outstanding New Professional Award
- Literary Award
- Educator Award
- Mentor Award
- Outstanding Student Award
Criteria and Nominations form online at: http://www.fhima.org/members-2/awards/
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FHIMA Scholarships for HIM Students
Are you a FHIMA Student member interested in a scholarship? As in years past, scholarships will be awarded to FHIMA student members to defray the cost of a Health Information Management related education. Apply for a scholarship TODAY!
Deadline: March 18, 2016
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NEW Workshop Added!
FHIMA Online ICD 10 Workshop CM Beginner to Intermediate Level Starts – January 25, 2016!
Whether you have never coded diagnoses before or are just new to ICD-10-CM, this self-paced course is for you! The online course materials are available to you 24 hours a day/7 days week, so you can fit learning into your personal schedule.
The basics of coding and the components of the ICD-10-CM code set are broken out, followed by a separate folder for each “chapter†[body system] so you can choose your own focus for learning. Focus on one specific chapter, such as neurology or circulatory, and be done. Or take your time and work through the entire code set. You will have until the end of May 2016 to finish!
Every folder includes reading material complete with:
- Realistic coding cases provide abstracting and coding practice, including step-by-step directions to determining the correct code, how many codes, and proper sequencing.
- A&P descriptions, illustrations, and information on signs and symptoms enhance comprehension of the coding process, especially when creating queries to request additional information from providers.
- Interactive exercises provide additional reinforcement.
- Guidance Connection feature directs students directly to the applicable Official Guidelines, including specific Section, Chapter, and Subsection.
- BONUS: One folder with more than 50 scenarios and case studies to practice coding and test yourself.
Hurry! Registration closes January 13th!
Click here for more info and to register.​
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FHIMA Announces New ONLINE RHIA, RHIT, CCS and CCS-P Exam Review Workshops!
Registration Now Open!
RHIA and RHIT workshops start Feb 15, 2016
Click Here for registration information.
CCS and CCS-P workshops start Feb 29, 2016
Click Here for registration information.
These online workshops are designed to provide individuals in their FINAL stages of preparing to take the exam with the knowledge needed to better prepare for the examinations. These workshops are designed to strengthen and reinforce competencies for ALL domains on the exam!
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Calling All Students! College HIM Jeopardy Challenge at FHIMA 2016 Convention
By Belinda Brown-Scrivens
FHIMA Board of Director - Student Liaison and HIM Student at FAMU in the HIM Program
FHIMA is excited to present the second College HIM Jeopardy Challenge at the 2016 Annual Convention. During the competition, students will “give questions†covering topics such as medical terminology, coding and reimbursement, privacy and security, health information technology, management, and more.
This is an opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge with peers and professionals across the State of Florida. It can also be a different way to prepare for the RHIT or RHIA certification examination. Based on last year’s event, the 2016 Jeopardy Challenge will be even more fun and exciting! You may even see FHIMA “celebrities†participating.
Contact Belinda Brown-Scrivens at cbosgo@gmail.com if you are a HIM student and would like to compete in this event. Don’t miss out… Be a part of FHIMA’s favorite game show!
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FHIMA’s Reimbursement Program for those who have taken the RHIA/RHIT exam!
FHIMA is excited to offer another round of partial reimbursement awards for those who have taken the RHIA/RHIT Exam. Currently, the amount reimbursed is $200. Fifteen Individuals will be randomly selected!! The RHIA/RHIT Exam Fee Reimbursement program is funded through the FHIMA Scholarship fund, which is funded through the generous donations by FHIMA members and FHIMA vendor partners.
Our next random drawing will take place in March so visit the FHIMA Website for more information, eligibility and application process.
Deadline for March drawing is Feb. 26, 2016.
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FHIMA Legal Health Records in Florida Manual
FHIMA Legal Health Records in Florida 2014 - A Guide to Statutes, Rules and Regulations Addressing Paper and Electronic Medical Records.
Downloadable manual Includes sections on use and disclosure of health Information, authorizations, consents, record retention and destruction. Also, features sections on mental health records, substance abuse records, HIV treatment records and HIPAA / HITECH. Also, includes a chapter on physician practice records!
Click here for more information and to order the manual!
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Are You NEW to Florida?
Make sure you change your address with AHIMA!
AND make sure you change your STATE ASSOCIATION to Florida in the About Me section when updating your profile with AHIMA! If you don’t change your state association to Florida, you won’t be on the FHIMA Membership roster!
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Membership Information for FHIMA - 2 For the Price of 1!
Did you know that by being a member of AHIMA and indicating your state association as Florida, you are automatically a member of FHIMA? There are no separate dues to pay!! You get 2 professional memberships for the price of 1! Plus, as a FHIMA member, you'll get reduced pricing on annual convention registration fees and other educational sessions!
In order to be a member of FHIMA you must be a member in good standing with AHIMA and indicate Florida as your state association. Update your profile your current contact information and make sure you have selected Florida as your State Association.
To join AHIMA click here!
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Florida’s Regional Association Websites!
Stay current in your region! The following Florida regional associations have websites:
Central – www.cfhima.org
Gulf Coast – www.gchima.org
Northeast – www.nefhima.org
South Florida - www.sfhima.org
Southwest Florida - www.swfhima.org
Suncoast - www.suncoasthima.clubexpress.com
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Important Dates for the Calendar!
There is so much going on with FHIMA and regional associations! Go to www.fhima.org to register and/or for more information on these events.
FHIMA ICD 10 CM Online Workshop (Intermediate level) – starts January 25, 2016
FHIMA Service Awards Nominations Deadline – February 12, 2016
RHIA and RHIT Exam Prep ONLINE Workshop – starts February 15, 2016
FHIMA RHIA RHIT Exam Reimbursement Deadline – February 26, 2016
CCS and CCS-P Exam Prep ONLINE Workshop – starts February 29, 2016
FHIMA Scholarship Application Deadline – March 18, 2016
FHIMA 2016 Annual Convention, Hyatt Grand Cypress, Orlando – July 18-21, 2016
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