AHIMA offers four customized membership types (listed in the tabs below). While we do not offer a group enrollment option, we do have a Corporate Affiliate program. This program is designed for vendors or institutions who want to increase their visibility with our members and stay up to date with AHIMA. Please note individuals residing outside the US would select Active membership. All AHIMA dues are nonrefundable and membership is not transferable.
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- Eligibility: Individuals interested in the AHIMA purpose and willing to abide by the Code of Ethics. Active members in good standing shall be entitled to all membership privileges including the right to vote.
- Join AHIMA online, by mail or fax, or by calling Customer Relations at (800) 335-5535.
- Dues: $165 with no AHIMA credential. If you hold an AHIMA credential please reference the chart below that includes the credential recertification fee chart below.
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Credential |
Recertification Fee |
Total Payment with Dues |
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Any combination of CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CDIP, CHDA, RHIA, RHIT |
$10 |
$175 |
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CHP or CHS only |
$37.50 |
$202.50 |
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CHP or CHS plus any combination of CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CDIP, CHDA, RHIT, or RHIA |
$47.50 |
$212.50 |
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CHPS only |
$62.50 |
$227.50 |
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CHPS plus any combination of CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CDIP, CHDA, RHIT, or RHIA |
$72.50 |
$237.50 |
Please note that if a customer doesn't pay membership dues for both years of their two-year recertification cycle they are required to pay the non-member recertification fee. This also applies to any individuals whose membership expired prior to September 30th.
- Eligibility: Any currently enrolled student who satisfies the following conditions qualifies to join AHIMA at the discounted student membership rate:
- Student who has not previously been an Active member, does not hold an AHIMA credential and has not registered for an AHIMA Certification exam.
- Student is currently enrolled in an AHIMA approved coding program or CAHIIM accredited program. Find a school here.
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Student is in a program that has been formally recognized by CAHIIM as a candidate seeking accreditation.
Programs that are approved or accredited, or seeking accreditation, are issued an EPC code. Select your school from the drop down menu on the online membership application to qualify for the discounted student rate. If your program does not have an EPC code, your program is not approved, accredited, or in candidacy, and does not qualify for the discounted student membership rate.
- Join AHIMA online
- Dues: $35
- Eligibility: New Grad membership is for AHIMA Student members only. After graduation from an CAHIIM accredited HIT, HIA, or AHIMA approved coding or master's program, AHIMA Student members may renew as a New Grad member at the reduced annual dues. This is limited to one year. New Grad members in good standing shall be entitled to all membership privileges including the right to vote.
- Dues: $100
- Student members are automatically moved into the New Grad member category after four years.
- Eligibility: In recognition of service to the profession, current AHIMA members 65 and over are eligible for recognition as an Emeritus member and shall be eligible for Emeritus member dues status. Emeritus members in good standing shall be entitled to all membership privileges available to Active members, including the right to vote.
- Join AHIMA by mail or fax, or by calling Customer Relations at (800) 335-5535.
- Dues: $60
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