What should I study for the RHIT exam?
What should I study for the RHIT exam?
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5 Exam Prep Tips to Help You Earn Your RHIT Certification
- Understanding the Format.
- Don’t Focus on Memorizing Formulas.
- Study All Cases, Laws and Dates.
- Leverage RHIT Exam Prep Materials.
- Understand the Scoring.
How many domains are on the RHIT exam?
The RHIT course series is designed for individuals preparing to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)® certification exam to obtain the RHIT credential. Each course covers one of the six domains included in the RHIT certification exam.
How many questions can you miss on the RHIT exam and still pass?
Out of the 150 questions, only 130 are scored; the other 20 questions are pretest questions, which are not scored, so they cannot count for or against the final score. The passing score for the RHIT exam is 300 out of 400, which is a scaled score.
What score do you need to pass the RHIT?
300
The passing score for the RHIT is 300.
Is the RHIT being phased out?
AHIMA plans to transition the current RHIT credential to various specialty certifications over a multi-year, multi-phased approach with a phase-out of the RHIT as we know it by 2027.
How hard is it to pass the Rhit exam?
The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam is 3.5 hours, with 150 multiple-choice questions (130 scored/ 20 pretest). The passing score for the RHIT exam is at least 300 out of 400.
Can you retake the RHIT exam?
How long do I have to wait before retaking the exam? There is a 91 day waiting period between exams. Candidates that wish to retake the exam are required to re-register. Effective October 1, 2009 the waiting period for the RHIA and RHIT will change to 45 days.
Are RHIT in demand?
The demand for RHITs is increasing due to advances in technology and the widespread use of electronic health records. RHITs are found in hospitals, office-based physician practices, nursing homes, home health agencies, legal and insurance firms, and health product vendors.
What was the annual pass rate for first time test takers of the Rhit exam in 2019?
76%
About the RHIT Exam
| Year | Exam | Pass Rate First Time Testers |
|---|---|---|
| 2020* | RHIT | 78% |
| 2019* | RHIT | 76% |
| 2018* | RHIT | 76% |
Will RHIT be phased out?
Is an RHIT a certified coder?
Registered Health Information Administrator – RHIA. Registered Health Information Technician – RHIT. Certified Coding Associate – CCA. Certified Coding Specialist – CCS.