Contact Information

General Inquiries

Please contact us at:
Phone: (800) 335-5535
E-mail: info@ahima.org

For general inquiries, such as:

• Requesting a candidate guide;
• Acquiring new or replacement certificates; OR
• All other general certification inquiries about:
• Certification Examinations
• Examination Results

Mailing Addresses for Applications, Fees, or Transcripts

• For submitting certification exam applications and fees:
  AHIMA
  Dept. 77-3081
  Chicago, IL 60678-3081
  Attn: Certification Examinations

• For candidates submitting transcripts from CAHIIM-accredited programs (required as part of the RHIT or RHIA certification examination application process):
  AHIMA
  233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Fl.
  Chicago, IL 60601
  Attn: Certification Transcripts

Credential Verification Request

To request verification of an individual’s certification status, please submit the individual's full name, AHIMA ID number (if possible), on your company's letterhead.

Please include your fax and / or e-mail information specifying which of these you would like to be used to expedite your request. 

Verification is processed within 24 business hours.Fax this correspondence to (312) 233-1500, Attn: Contrinnia Johnson.