Frequently Asked Questions

About AHIMA

AHIMA is a dynamic professional association of more than 53,000 health information management (HIM) professionals who work throughout the healthcare industry.   AHIMA has 52 chapters and has been certifying HIM professionals since 1933. For more information on About AHIMA, go to AHIMA Facts.

Experience with Certification

As the sponsor of several certifications, AHIMA has the experience and credibility to offer certifications for the healthcare industry.

AHIMA currently sponsors the following certifications:

1. Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
2. Certified Coding Specialist Hospital-based (CCS)
3. Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P)
4. Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)
5. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
6. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Independent Testing Agency

Thomson Prometric is a global leader in test development, technology-enabled testing and assessment services for academic, professional, government, corporate and information technology markets. Prometric is under contract with AHIMA to help develop, administer, and score AHIMA's examinations.

Nondiscrimination Policy

AHIMA does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, sexual orientation, military discharge status, or source of income.  All applicants for the examinations are judged on the basis of the published criteria established by the CCHIIM.

Confidentiality Procedure

AHIMA and Prometric have adopted policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality of examination candidates.  Prometric and AHIMA staff will not discuss pending applications with anyone but the applicant.  In addition, examination scores will not be reported via telephone, e-mail, or fax.

Refunds

Examination refunds take 6-8 weeks to process.