About: The RHIT® Registered Health Information Technician certification validates expertise in managing and analyzing patient health information, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance. RHIT credential holders play a vital role in optimizing healthcare data quality, improving cost efficiency, and supporting research and development through reliable data management. This certification is highly sought after in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, physician practices, nursing homes, insurance firms, and public health agencies.
Certification Body: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA®)
Learning Objectives:
- Master data modeling, structure, analysis, and maintenance.
- Understand compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Gain familiarity with security, privacy laws, and ethical standards.
- Develop strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Learn revenue cycle management to minimize financial loss.
Exam Information:
- 130-160 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Passing score: 300
- Computer-based test with recall, application, and analysis questions
Recertification:
- Renew every two years by earning 20 CEUs.
- CEUs must come from approved educational activities.
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 6 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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Requirements
- Hold an associate degree from a CAHIIM-accredited HIM program.
- Graduate from a reciprocal foreign HIM program approved by AHIMA.
Target audiences
- IT Professionals
- Medical Coders
- Revenue Cycle Management Professionals
- Insurance Officers
- Researchers