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AHIMA or Andrews? Arent these two schools both EQUAL? - Answers

Posted: May 16, 2010

I would think the AHIMA would be a great place to take the medical coding classes. They are the ones giving the certification examination and certification.

I dont hear many people enrolled in AHIMA Cluster Program for Medical Coding.

I wonder why?

seems so many people go off this board and then follow along.

AHIMA - Anonymous

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AHIMA was actually my first choice but I needed the prerequisite Anatomy and Physiology class, that was $250, the other programs include it in their curriculum. You have to purchase your books separately. Again, the other programs include some or all of the books. They do offer one certification exam but there are others. Training through other programs enables you to sit for any exam of your choice.

so what program are you currently enrolled in? - thanks in advance

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so with the anatomy class and purchasing the books, it ends up costing as much as Andrews anyway? - right?

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I am unsure of the cost. However - see message - Anonymous

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In the AHIMA program, you also need to find someone to proctor your exams at the end of every module which means having someone sit with you and time you while you are taking the test. For me when considered all of that, it really was a matter of convenience. It's a great program for those who can make it work.

can it be a relative who sits with you as a proctor? - i didnt know that!

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hrmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Yes - SM - Anonymous

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It can be a relative, friend, teacher, co-worker, manager, whomever you choose as long as they follow the testing guidelines.

so i take it, you didnt go with AHIMA? - thanks again

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did you go with ANDREWS?

Why the animosity towards - Andrews?

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No, family cannot proctor - sm

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Sorry, family members and relatives cannot proctor. Read the website.

Structure: 3-course modules x 15 weeks each. If you do not finish or fail an exam, you have to pay to take the course over. Proctored tests, so you can plan on having to finish well in advance to accommodate your proctor. Tests can be taken only once.

Length: 15 months IF you take 3 courses at once throughout, longer if you do not. Add 3 months if you have to take A&P first.

Cost (including A&P, not including optional books):

35 membership fee + 2225 if you pay for entire course up front + 890.35 books = 3150

35 membership fee + 2425 if you pay per module + 890.35 books = 3350

35 membership fee + 2925 if you pay per course + 890.35 books = 3850

Repeated courses: 225 each

Family members - Anonymous

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For pointing that out, I went back and read it again, no relatives allowed as exam proctors.

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