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Key Facts: RHIT 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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Content Domains
AHIMA content outline
AHIMA's RHIT exam is a 150-question, 3.5-hour exam with a scaled passing score of 300. It covers 6 domains: Data Content, Structure, and Information Governance (24-28%), Access, Disclosure, Privacy, and Security (12-16%), Data Analytics and Use (14-18%), Revenue Cycle Management (14-18%), Compliance (13-17%), and Leadership (11-15%). RHIT is the technical pathway into HIM careers.
About the RHIT Exam
The RHIT is AHIMA credential for health information technicians, validating technical expertise in data content and structure, access and disclosure, data analytics, revenue cycle management, compliance, 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))
RHIT Exam Content Outline
Data Content, Structure, and Information Governance
Health record content and documentation standards, data governance principles, data quality management, Master Patient Index (MPI), document control, coding guidelines, CMS regulations, Joint Commission standards, and legal health record definition
Access, Disclosure, Privacy, and Security
HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, patient access rights, PHI disclosure and authorization requirements, release of information procedures, breach notification, minimum necessary standard, and security audit trails
Data Analytics and Use
Healthcare statistics, data abstraction, registry reporting, data analysis and visualization, quality metrics, census and productivity calculations, core measures, and secondary health information sources
Revenue Cycle Management
ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, CPT coding, clinical documentation integrity, chargemaster management, claims processing, denial management, case mix index, MS-DRGs, and healthcare reimbursement methodologies
Compliance
Regulatory compliance monitoring, healthcare compliance programs, quality assessment and performance improvement, risk assessment, False Claims Act, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and OIG compliance guidance
Leadership
HIM department operations, training and education, process improvement methodologies, policy and procedure development, forms design, disaster recovery planning, and change management
How to Pass the RHIT 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
What is the RHIT exam format?
The RHIT exam is 150 questions (130 scored + 20 pretest) administered over 3.5 hours at Pearson VUE testing centers. The exam includes multiple-choice questions covering six domains of health information management and technology.
How is RHIT different from RHIA?
RHIT requires an associate degree and focuses on technical HIM functions including coding, data analysis, and operational tasks. RHIA requires a baccalaureate degree and focuses on management and leadership. RHITs typically work in technical roles while RHIAs hold management positions.
What jobs can I get with RHIT?
RHIT credential holders work as Health Information Technicians, Medical Coders, Coding Specialists, Data Quality Analysts, Cancer Registrars, Release of Information Specialists, and HIM Department Technicians in hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, and government agencies.
What education do I need for RHIT?
You need an associate degree from a CAHIIM-accredited Health Information Technology (HIT) program or equivalent. CAHIIM accreditation ensures the program meets AHIMA educational standards.
How hard is the RHIT exam?
RHIT is considered moderately challenging with estimated pass rates of 70-75%. Success requires knowledge across six domains including coding (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT), HIPAA regulations, healthcare statistics, and HIM operations.
What is the salary for RHIT professionals?
According to BLS (May 2024), the median annual wage for medical records specialists is $50,250. RHIT credential holders typically earn $40,000-$65,000 depending on experience, location, and specialization. Certified coders with RHIT can earn higher salaries.