RHIT Study Guide 2026

PHI stands for Protected Health Information, which includes any individually identifiable health information transmitted or maintained in any form.

FMEA is a proactive tool used to identify potential failure points and their consequences before a process is implemented, allowing teams to prevent problems before they occur.

The POA indicator identifies whether a diagnosis was present at the time of inpatient admission.

Encryption transforms readable data into an unreadable format using an algorithm and key.

Patients can request restrictions, and providers must agree to restrict disclosures to health plans when the patient pays in full out-of-pocket.

If an insurer, such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield, rejects a claim, the insurance company must file an internal appeal within 180 days following the rejection. For services to be provided in the future, the insurance provider must finish the appeals process and make a determination within 30 days, and for services previously rendered, within 60 days. The claimant has 60 days following notification of the denial to obtain an external review by a third party if the insurer continues to decline the claim.