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Michigan Ave., 21st Fl.  \nChicago, IL 60601  \nAppeals: Commission on Certification Appeals  \nAHIMA  \n233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Fl.  \nChicago, IL 60601  \nComplaints: Commission on Certification Complaints  \nAHIMA  \n233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Fl.  \nChicago, IL 60601  \nPearson Vue Scheduling: (888) 524-4622  \nUpdated October 21, 2016  \nABOUT THE CANDIDATE GUIDE  \nIntroduction.................................... 2  \nAbout CCHIIM ................................. 2  \nAbout AHIMA.................................. 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 (RHIA) ......................... 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  \nCertified Healthcare Technology Specialist (CHTS) .. 7  \nCertified Professional in Health Informatics (CPHI) .. 8  \nAPPLYING FOR THE EXAM  \nSubmitting an Application........................ 8  \nIncomplete Applications.......................... 8  \nIndependent Testing Agency ...................... 8  \nTEST TAKERS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...9  \nAHIMA EXAM APPLICATION CHECKLIST.......9  \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 ............. 10  \nRefund Policy.................................. 10  \nPenalties ...................................... 11  \nELIGIBILITY EXTENSION FEE AND POLICY  .... 11  \nPREPARING FOR THE EXAM Tips for Success 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\nCredential Verification .......................... 14  \nAPPENDICES  \nAppendix A: AHIMA Membership Application .... 15  \nAppendix B: Authorization to Test Letter ...... 17–18  \nAppendix C: Sample Pass and Fail Score Report .............................. 19–20  \nAppendix D: Sample Test Completion Notice ...... 21  \nAppendix E: Scale Scoring FAQs ................. 22  \nAppendix F: AHIMA Accommodations under the ADA Po","cbCaiqdZYQXhxWEN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqdZYQXhxWEN","pdf",2174322,46,"English","# About the Candidate Guide\n## Introduction\n## About CCHIIM\n## About AHIMA\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## CHTS\n## CPHI\n# Applying for the Exam\n## Submitting an Application\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 Day\n## Identification Requirements\n## Test Center Restrictions\n## Security\n## Misconduct\n## Cancellation Due to Bad Weather or Other Emergencies\n## Medical or Personal Emergency\n# After the Examination\n## Notification of Examination Results\n## Confidentiality Procedures\n## Validation of Scores\n## Release of Information\n## Certificates\n## Examination Complaints\n## Re-taking the Examination and Process\n## Use of the Credential\n## Registry\n## Credential Verification\n# Appendices\n## Appendix A: AHIMA Membership Application\n## Appendix B: Authorization to Test Letter\n## Appendix C: Sample Pass and Fail Score Report\n## Appendix D: Sample Test Completion Notice\n## Appendix E: Scale Scoring FAQs\n## Appendix F: AHIMA Accommodations under the ADA Policies and Procedures\n## Appendix G: RHIA Examination Content Outline\n## Appendix H: RHIT Examination Content Outline\n## Appendix I: CCA Examination Content Outline\n## Appendix J: CCS Examination Content Outline\n## Appendix K: CCS-P Examination Content Outline\n## Appendix L: CHDA Examination Content Outline\n## Appendix M: CHPS Examination Content Outline\n## Appendix N: CDIP Examination Content Outline\n## Appendix O: CPHI Examination","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose and mission of CCHIIM in the certification process?\",\"answer\":\"CCHIIM serves the public by establishing, implementing, and enforcing standards and procedures for certification and recertification of health informatics and information management professionals. 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