AHIMA
RHIA
Registered Health Information Administrator
AHIMA's flagship credential for health information management leaders who oversee data governance, privacy, analytics, and revenue integrity across healthcare organizations. A baccalaureate-level gateway into HIM management careers.
What's on the exam
RHIA Exam Content Outline (effective October 1, 2023)
Data and Information Governance
17–20%Evaluate health data integrity · Process clinical data for quality reporting · Data dictionary standardization · Complete data analysis to inform management · Policies and procedures for record data, documentation, and information governance
Compliance with Access, Use, and Disclosure of Health Information
15–18%Manage patient access to health information · Process information requests per legal standards · Monitor PHI access · Retention and destruction policies · Privacy and security initiatives (cybersecurity, disaster recovery)
Data Analytics and Informatics
23–26%Develop productivity and trend reports · Support EHR end users · Data visualization for decision-making · Database management and data mining · Master patient index integrity · Health information exchange
Revenue Cycle Management
20–23%Validate coding accuracy · Clinical documentation integrity (CDI) · Claims management (CDM, DNFB, A/R) · Revenue integrity activities · Coding audits, denials management, fraud prevention
Management and Leadership
23–26%Develop and implement goals and strategies (change management) · Contract and vendor management · Human resource management · Monitor organizational compliance with laws and standards · Project management
Frequently asked questions
How much does the RHIA cost?
The RHIA costs $229. AHIMA member fee; $299 for non-members.
How long is the RHIA and how many questions does it have?
150 items (130 scored, 20 pretest) — 3.5 hours.
What do you need to pass the RHIA?
Scaled score of 300.
Can you retake the RHIA?
After a 30-day waiting period.
What is the best way to study for the RHIA?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Data and Information Governance 17–20%, Compliance with Access, Use, and Disclosure of Health Information 15–18%, Data Analytics and Informatics 23–26%, Revenue Cycle Management 20–23%, Management and Leadership 23–26%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
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