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Key Facts: RHIA Exam
150
Exam Questions
AHIMA format guidance
3.5h
Exam Time
AHIMA format guidance
300
Passing Score (scaled)
AHIMA format guidance
$229/$299
Member/Non-Member Fee
AHIMA pricing page
200
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AHIMA content outline
AHIMA's RHIA exam is a 150-question, 3.5-hour exam with a scaled passing score of 300. It covers 5 domains: Data and Information Governance (17-20%), Compliance with PHI (15-18%), Data Analytics and Informatics (23-26%), Revenue Cycle Management (20-23%), and Management and Leadership (23-26%). RHIA is required for many HIM management positions.
About the RHIA Exam
The RHIA is AHIMA's premier credential for health information management professionals, validating expertise in data governance, HIPAA compliance, data analytics, revenue cycle management, and leadership in healthcare settings.
Questions
150 scored questions
Time Limit
3.5 hours
Passing Score
300 (scaled)
Exam Fee
$229 member / $299 non-member (AHIMA (Pearson VUE))
RHIA Exam Content Outline
Data and Information Governance
Health record content, documentation standards, data integrity, data quality management, Master Patient Index (MPI), record retention, filing systems, coding standards, and quality reporting requirements
Compliance with Access, Use, and Disclosure of PHI
HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, breach notification requirements, Release of Information (ROI) procedures, patient access rights, authorization requirements, minimum necessary standard, and compliance audits
Data Analytics and Informatics
EHR systems support, database management, healthcare statistics, data visualization, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) programs, registry systems, Health Information Exchange (HIE), interoperability standards, and data warehousing
Revenue Cycle Management
ICD-10-CM and CPT coding accuracy, CDI for revenue integrity, claims management, denial management, chargemaster maintenance, value-based care programs, fraud and abuse prevention, and reimbursement methodologies including MS-DRGs
Management and Leadership
Organizational initiatives, accreditation standards (Joint Commission, DNV), training and development programs, human resources management, budgeting and finance, contract management, project management, change management, performance improvement, and strategic planning
How to Pass the RHIA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 300 (scaled)
- Exam length: 150 questions
- Time limit: 3.5 hours
- Exam fee: $229 member / $299 non-member
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take the RHIA exam?
RHIA is designed for health information management professionals seeking leadership positions in hospitals, health systems, physician practices, insurance companies, and government agencies. Candidates typically have a baccalaureate degree in HIM from a CAHIIM-accredited program or meet AHIMA's alternative eligibility pathways.
What is the RHIA exam format?
AHIMA's RHIA exam is 150 questions (130 scored + 20 pretest) administered over 3.5 hours. The exam is delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers. It includes multiple-choice questions covering the five domains of health information management.
How is RHIA different from RHIT?
RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) requires a baccalaureate degree and focuses on management, leadership, and strategic HIM functions. RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) requires an associate degree and focuses on technical coding and data management. RHIAs typically hold management positions while RHITs work in technical roles.
What are the eligibility requirements for RHIA?
Primary pathway: Complete a baccalaureate-level HIM program accredited by CAHIIM. Alternative pathways include holding a graduate degree in a related field plus specific HIM coursework or experience. All candidates must verify their educational credentials through AHIMA before scheduling the exam.
How hard is the RHIA exam?
RHIA is considered moderately challenging with pass rates estimated at 70-75%. The exam requires broad knowledge across all five domains including management principles, HIPAA regulations, data analytics, and coding. Success requires comprehensive understanding of HIM principles beyond just coding.
What jobs can I get with an RHIA credential?
RHIA credential holders work as HIM Directors, Compliance Officers, Privacy Officers, Data Analytics Managers, Revenue Cycle Managers, Quality Improvement Directors, EHR Implementation Managers, and Healthcare Consultants. RHIAs are in demand in hospitals, health systems, physician practices, insurance companies, and healthcare IT vendors.
What is a passing score on the RHIA exam?
RHIA uses scaled scoring with a passing score of 300. The exam has 130 scored questions and 20 unscored pretest questions. Results are provided immediately upon completion at Pearson VUE testing centers.