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Key Facts: CHPS Exam
150
Total Questions
AHIMA (125 scored + 25 pretest)
3h 25m
Exam Time
AHIMA CHPS exam specifications
300
Passing Scaled Score
AHIMA scoring model (100-400 scale)
$259–$329
Exam Fee
AHIMA member/non-member pricing
68%
First-Attempt Pass Rate
AHIMA 2025 data (107 testers)
715
Certified CHPS Professionals
AHIMA (as of 12/31/2025)
AHIMA's CHPS exam uses 150 total items (125 scored + 25 pretest), with 3 hours 25 minutes of exam time inside a 3.5-hour appointment and a passing scaled score of 300. Pricing is $259 for AHIMA members and $329 for non-members. Content weighting spans four domains: Ethical/Legal/Regulatory (10-18%), Program Management (30-40%), IT/Physical/Technical Safeguards (24-35%), and Investigation/Compliance/Enforcement (19-24%). AHIMA's 2025 data shows a 68% first-attempt pass rate.
About the CHPS Exam
The AHIMA CHPS certification validates expertise in healthcare privacy and security program management. The exam covers HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, breach notification, risk assessment, information governance, access controls, and compliance enforcement across all types of healthcare organizations.
Questions
125 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours 25 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled score 300
Exam Fee
$259–$329 (AHIMA)
CHPS Exam Content Outline
Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Issues
Privacy/security laws and regulations, HIPAA preemption, officer responsibilities, and PHI access during public health emergencies
Privacy and Security Program Management
Notice of Privacy Practices, patient rights, business associate agreements, facility security, workforce training, and record-set protections
IT/Physical and Technical Safeguards
Security plans, access controls, encryption, business continuity, network protection, intrusion detection, and media disposal
Investigation, Compliance, and Enforcement
Compliance monitoring, breach notification procedures, incident response, audit controls, and enforcement actions
How to Pass the CHPS Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score 300
- Exam length: 125 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Exam fee: $259–$329
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
CHPS Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the CHPS exam?
The CHPS exam has 150 total questions: 125 scored items and 25 unscored pretest items randomly distributed throughout the exam. You will not know which items are pretest.
How long is the CHPS exam?
AHIMA allows 3 hours and 25 minutes of exam time for the CHPS, within a 3.5-hour total appointment window at Pearson VUE.
What score do I need to pass the CHPS exam?
The CHPS requires a scaled score of 300 or higher to pass. AHIMA scales all certification exams to a 100-400 range with the pass point set at 300.
What is the CHPS first-attempt pass rate?
AHIMA's 2025 data reports a 68% first-attempt pass rate for the CHPS exam across 107 first-time testers. The pass rate has ranged from 65% to 72% in recent years.
How much does the CHPS exam cost?
The CHPS exam costs $259 for AHIMA members and $329 for non-members. Retake fees are the same as the initial exam fee, and candidates must wait 90 days before retesting.
How should I prepare for the CHPS exam in 2026?
Focus heaviest on Program Management (30-40% of the exam) and Technical Safeguards (24-35%). Build a strong HIPAA foundation first, then practice scenario-based questions on breach notification, risk assessment, and compliance enforcement.