RHIT — AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician
BeginnerActiveEstablished
- Issuer
- AHIMA
- Industry
- Healthcare IT & Health Informatics
- Domain
- Health Information Management
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- $299 — verified 2026-09-25
Prerequisites & eligibility
Training: CAHIIM-accredited associate HIM program
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 2 years, 20 CEU credits per cycle, $249 renewal fee. Renew by cpe.
20 CEUs per 2-year cycle; recertification fee USD 100 (member) / 249 (non-member) for one credential; extra credentials add 10 CEUs each
Recognition
Associate-degree HIM credential widely required for HIM technician and coding-supervisor roles
Related certifications
- CHIM CHIMA Certified Health Information Management Professional (Canada)
- RHIA AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator
Career paths that include RHIT