Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Registered Health Information Administrator -certified professionals RHIAs are a critical link between care providers, payers, and patients. The RHIA has a comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and privacy of protected patient information.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
The cost of the RHIA exam is $229 for AHIMA members and $299 for non-members.
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeEvaluate health information systems and processes to ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards including HIPAA.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate ethical principles with health information management practices when balancing patient privacy rights with healthcare delivery needs.Proficient
- KnowledgeApply medical terminology and classification systems to code and categorize patient health records according to industry standards.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze healthcare data for quality, accuracy, and compliance using health information management principles and regulatory requirements.Developing
- KnowledgeApply privacy and security protocols for protected health information when managing patient records across care providers, payers, and patients.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies to support accurate billing and revenue cycle management.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret legal and regulatory requirements affecting health information in compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies.Developing
- Hands-onOperate health information technology systems to manage electronic health records and ensure data integrity.Developing
- MindsetEngage with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate information exchange between care providers, payers, and patients.Developing
- KnowledgeApply data governance principles to maintain the quality, integrity, and security of health information systems.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Evaluate and maintain the integrity of health record documentation in accordance with organizational data standards and policies
- Develop policies and procedures for health record data, documentation management, and information governance
- Manage master patient index integrity and apply retention and destruction policies for health information
- Manage patient access to health information and process requests in compliance with legal and regulatory standards
- Monitor and protect access to protected health information through privacy, security, and breach response protocols
- Develop health information request workflows to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Registered Health Information Administrator -certified professionals RHIAs are a critical link between care providers, payers, and patients. The RHIA has a comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and privacy of protected patient information. Currently, AHIMA only accepts HIM degree programs to sit for the RHIA. Health informatics is not currently supported for the RHIA exam. Eligibility Requirements: Before applying to take the RHIA exam, you must meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Successfully complete the baccalaureate-level academic requirements of a Health Information Management (HIM) program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)¹; or Successfully complete the Master’s-level academic requirements of an HIM program accredited by the CAHIIM; or Successfully complete the academic requirements of an HIM Certificate of the Degree (Post-Baccalaureate) program approved by the CAHIIM; or Graduate from an HIM program approved by a foreign association with which AHIMA has a reciprocity agreement
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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