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Please visit the direct link below. [https://my.ahima.org/certification/getcertified](https://my.ahima.org/certification/getcertified)  \nCandidates submitting official transcripts from a CAHIIM-accredited program, please mail official transcripts (unopened/sealed in a school envelope) separately to:  \nAHIMA  \nAttn: Certification Transcripts  \n201 West Lake Street, 226  \nChicago, IL 60606  \nOfficial transcripts must contain the degree along with the conferred/awarded graduation date. Transcripts sent in an opened official school envelope are considered unofficial and will not be processed.  \nCommission on Certification Appeals AHIMA [Certificationappeal@ahima.org](Certificationappeal@ahima.org)  \n(888) 524-4622  \nUpdated 2022  \nABOUT THE CANDIDATE GUIDE  \nIntroduction....................................... 2  \nAbout CCHI IM .................................... 2  \nAbout AHI MA ..................................... 3  \nVALUE OF CERTIFICATION AHIMA-Certified Professionals Deliver the Results Your Organization Needs .......................... 3  \nProfessional Certification through AHIMA ........... 3  \nABOUT CERTIFICATION ........................... 4  \nABOUT AHIMA CREDENTIALS  \nRegistered Health Information Administrator (RH IA) ............................. 4  \nRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT) ..... 5  \nCertified Coding Associate (CCA) .................. 5  \nCertified Coding Specialist (CCS) .................. 6  \nCertified Coding Specialist—Physician-based (CCS-P) ......................... 6  \nCertified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) .............. 6  \nCertified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) ....7  \nCertified Documention Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) ............................... 7  \nAPPLYING FOR THE EXAM  \nSubmitting an Application ......................... 8  \nSubmitting Official Transcripts ..................... 8  \nOfficial Transcript Estimated Processing Time Frame ..................................... 8  \nIncomplete Applications ........................... 8  \nIndependent Testing Agency........................ 8  \nTEST TAKERS’RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 9  \nAHIMA EXAM APPLICATION CHECKLIST........... 10  \nSCHEDULING THE EXAMINATION  \nAuthorization to Test (ATT) Letters ................. 10  \nScheduling an Appointment to Test ................ 10  \nTest Centers ..................................... 10  \nAPPOINTMENT CHANGES  \nPolicy on Cancelling or Rescheduling ................11  \nRefund Policy .....................................11  \nPenalties ..........................................11  \nELIGIBILITY EXTENSION FEE AND POLICY ..........11  \nPREPARING FOR THE EXAM Tips for Success .................................. 12  \nON EXAMINATION DAY  \nAHIMA CERTIFICATION CANDIDATE GUIDE  \nExamination Procedures .......................... 12  \nIdentification Requirements ....................... 12  \nTest Center Restrictions ........................... 13  \nSecurity ......................................... 13  \nMisconduct ...................................... 13  \nCancellation Due to Bad Weather or Other Emergencies ............................. 13  \nMedical or Personal Emergency ................... 14  \nAFTER THE EXAMINATION  \nNotification of Examination Results ................ 14  \nConfidentiality Procedures ........................ 14  \nValidation of Scores .............................. 14  \nRelease of Information ............................ 14  \nCertificates ..................................","cbCaikUh15XfH8ad","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikUh15XfH8ad","pdf",1773791,14,"English","# ABOUT THE CANDIDATE GUIDE\n## Introduction\n## About CCHIIM\n## Value of Certification\n## About Certification\n# ABOUT AHIMA CREDENTIALS\n## RHIA\n## RHIT\n## CCA\n## CCS\n## CCS-P\n## CHDA\n## CHPS\n## CDIP\n# APPLYING FOR THE EXAM\n## Submitting an Application\n## Submitting Official Transcripts\n## Official Transcript Estimated Processing Time Frame\n## Incomplete Applications\n## Independent Testing Agency\n# TEST TAKERS’RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n## AHIMA Exam Application Checklist\n# SCHEDULING THE EXAMINATION\n## Authorization to Test (ATT) Letters\n## Scheduling an Appointment to Test\n## Test Centers\n# APPOINTMENT CHANGES\n## Policy on Cancelling or Rescheduling\n## Refund Policy\n## Penalties\n## Eligibility Extension Fee and Policy\n# PREPARING FOR THE EXAM\n## Tips for Success\n# ON EXAMINATION 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