AHIMA Study Guide 2026
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📋 AHIMA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 AHIMA Topics to Study (61)
✍️ Sample AHIMA Questions & Answers
1. Under HIPAA, a 'business associate' is best defined as:
A business associate is an external person or organization that performs activities or functions involving PHI on behalf of or for a covered entity, such as billing companies or IT vendors.
2. A covered entity must provide patients with a Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP):
Covered entities must provide the NPP no later than the first date of service and must make it available upon request at any subsequent time.
3. How many CEHs must an RHIT credential holder complete per two-year renewal cycle?
RHIT credential holders are required to earn 20 CEHs every two years to maintain active status.
4. Which CPT modifier indicates a service was performed by a resident under the supervision of a teaching physician?
Modifier -GE indicates that a service was rendered by a resident without the presence of a teaching physician under the primary care exception.
5. Under AHIMA coding quality standards, what is the minimum recommended accuracy rate for principal diagnosis assignment?
AHIMA recommends a minimum coding accuracy rate of 95% for principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and procedures to ensure data integrity and appropriate reimbursement.
6. What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
PHI includes any information that can identify an individual and relates to their health condition, care, or payment, in any form (paper, electronic, oral).
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📖 AHIMA Guides & Articles
- AHIMA Chicago: The National Headquarters of Health Information Management
- AHIMA Characteristics of Data Quality: Complete Guide for Health Information Professionals
- How to Access AHIMA: Member Login, Portal Guide & Account Setup
- AHIMA Hours of Operation, Contact Info & Organization Overview
- Free AHIMA Practice Test: Prepare for Your Health Information Management Certification
- AHIMA Coding Books: The Complete Guide to Medical Coding Study Resources
- AHIMA CTR Certification: Complete Training Guide and Requirements
- AHIMA Coding Basics: Your Complete Introduction to Medical Coding Fundamentals