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RHIA Exam Topics and Domains
RHIA is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Compliance platforms, EHR systems, Analytics platforms, BI tools, and more.
Data and Information Governance
Health Record Documentation Integrity
Evaluate the integrity of the health record documentation
Clinical Data Elements and Quality Reporting
Apply knowledge necessary to process the required clinical data elements for quality reporting
Data Dictionary and Standardization
Understand and apply data dictionary standardization policies
Documentation and Data Standards Management
Manage documentation and data standards based on organizational policy
Data Analysis for Management
Complete data analysis to inform management
Information Governance Policies and Procedures
Develop policies and procedures for health record data, documentation management, and information governance
Retention and Destruction Policies
Comply with retention and destruction policies for health information
Master Patient Index (MPI) Management
Manage the integrity of the master patient index (MPI)
Compliance with Access, Use, and Disclosure of Health Information
Patient Access to Health Information
Manage patient access to their health information, including use of patient portals
Patient Advocacy
Advocate for patients and families in the process of obtaining health information
Legal and Regulatory Compliance for Disclosures
Process health information requests according to legal and regulatory standards
PHI Access Monitoring
Monitor access to protected health information (PHI) internal and external to the organization
Health Information Request Workflows
Develop health information request workflows to comply with legal and regulatory standards
Breach Protocols
Follow breach of information protocols
Privacy and Security Compliance
Ensure compliance with privacy and security initiatives
Data Analytics and Informatics
EHR End User Support
Support end users in EHR applications
Data Reporting and Visualization
Create reports and visual representations of data
Database Management
Use database management software and techniques (e.g., data mining)
Documentation Auditing
Audit documentation using a focused tool (e.g., CDI, quality, safety)
Technology Optimization
Optimize health information and other technologies to improve workflows
Health Information Exchange
Support health information exchange solutions
Software Applications and Integrations
Examine software applications and integrations for the impact to health information
Systems Development Life Cycle
Understand the information systems development life cycle
Healthcare Statistics Validation
Validate healthcare statistics for organizational stakeholders
Revenue Cycle Management
Reimbursement Models
Educate providers on various reimbursement models
Coding Accuracy Validation
Validate coding accuracy
Clinical Documentation Requirements
Monitor department of health and human services (HHS) clinical documentation requirements
Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
Conduct clinical documentation integrity (CDI) activities
Claims Management
Support the claims management process
Code Assignment
Assign diagnoses and procedure codes and groupings according to official guidelines
Revenue Integrity
Conduct revenue integrity activities
Management and Leadership
Strategic Planning and Change Management
Develop and implement goals and strategies, including change management
Contracting and Outsourcing
Demonstrate knowledge of contracting/outsourcing processes
Human Resource Management
Perform human resource management activities
Work Design and Process Improvement
Perform and oversee work design and process improvement activities
Training and Development
Facilitate training and development
Budget Management
Prepare and implement budgets
Accreditation and Certification
Assist with accreditation, licensing, or certification processes
Healthcare Compliance Monitoring
Monitor organizational compliance with health laws, regulations, or standards
Project Management
Demonstrate knowledge to lead or facilitate project management
How do I earn this certification?
Passing RHIA earns the RHIA certification. It sits in the Health Information Management track.
- ahima_cdip - Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner Specialization in CDI activities complementary to HIM administration
- ahima_chda - Certified Health Data Analyst Specialization in healthcare data analysis and informatics
- ahima_chps - Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security Specialization in HIPAA compliance and healthcare security
- ahima_ccs - Certified Coding Specialist Specialization in hospital coding for revenue cycle expertise
- ahima_ccs-p - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based Specialization in physician practice coding
- ahima_cca - Certified Coding Associate Entry-level coding certification for foundational coding skills
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-10-01
- Announcement date: 2023-05-01
- ICD-11 2024 Future exam update likely when US adopts ICD-11 • Release date: 2024-01-01
- FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) R5 Increasingly relevant for Domain 3 HIE topics • Release date: 2023-03-26
- Patient Access APIs CMS Final Rule Affects Domain 2 patient access competencies • Release date: 2023-01-01
Who should take this exam?
- Professional experience in health information management
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Knowledge of healthcare privacy and security
- Experience with EHR systems