Health Information Management & Health Information Technology Degrees
Online and campus associate, bachelors, and masters degree and certificate programs in health information technology and health information management from accredited universities and colleges. |
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Health Information Management and Health Information Technology
The fast growing field of Health Information Management is an excellent career choice for individuals who want to work in healthcare but not work directly with patients. Health Information professionals gather, code, manage, and maintain patient health information. They should be detail-oriented and often function as detectives. Proper coding and information management is necessary for healthcare providers to get reimbursed accurately and in a timely manner. HIM managers supervise coders and analyze data to improve care and resource use.
Heatlh Information Management Career Options:
With a Bachelor's Degree:
- HIM Department Director
- HIM System Manager
- Data Quality Manager
- Chief Privacy Officer
- HIM College Instructor
- Consultant
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With an Associate's Degree:
- Health Data Analyst
- Insurance Claims Analyst
- Records Technician Specialist
- Clinical Coding Specialist
- Physician Practice Manager
- Patient Information Coordinator
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Health Information Technology Salary
According to The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the median annual salary for entry level medical records and health information management specialists was $48,000 in 2008. With professional experience, the middle 50 percent earned $60,000 to $86,000 in 2008. The lowest 10 percent earned under $32,000 while the top 10 percent earned over $200,000. As in all fields, salaries can differ based on education, experience, location, and employer.
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To be eligible for the RHIT exam, candidates must have earned an associate degree in health information management or technology accredited by CAHIIM.
To be eligible for the RHIA exam, candidates must have completed a bachelor degree level health information management program accredited by CAHIIM.
HIM and HIT programs listed on this site are accredited by CAHIIM, the accrediting organization of AHIMA.
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| Online Schools - Health Information Management and Technology |
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Rasmussen College Online Health Information Technology - Applied Associate of Science
Rasmussen's Health Information Technology AAS Degree program is accredited by CAHIIM and will prepare students to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
The program includes topics such as:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding
- Ambulatory Care Coding
- Intro to Health Information Management
- Medical Insurance and Billing
- Quality Analysis and Management
- Pathology
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Medical Coding Practicum
- Healthcare Information Technologies
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| DeVry University Online and Campus U.S. & Canadian Applicants
Health Information Technology - Associate of Science
DeVry's CAHIIM accredited Health Information Technology program prepares graduates to work with applications systems and manage electronic health information databases.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to take the RHIT certification exam.
The Health Information Technology AS Degree program
is available online and at select DeVry campus locations. >>click for campus listing Technical Management / Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
This online degree program in Technical Management with a technical specialty in Health Information Management (HIM) provides the experience and knowledge students need to progress in their profession. CAHIIM accreditation has been granted only to the online program for this Health Information Management BS Degree.
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University of Cincinnati Online U.S. & Canadian Applicants
Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
This CAHIIM accredited Health Information Management Bachelor of Science degree is designed for the busy working professional who wants to advance their career without sacrificing their responsibilities at work and at home. This RHIT progression program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired through prior education and work experience. Graduates of this program are equipped with the knowledge to take the RHIA certification exam.
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Hodges University Online U.S. & Canadian Applicants
Health Information Technology - Associate of Science
The CAHIIM accredited Health Information Technology associate degree program will prepare the student to perform information management services that directly impact the quality of patient care. These functions include organizing, analyzing and technically evaluating health information; compiling various administrative and health statistics; coding diseases, operations, procedures and therapies; maintaining and using health information indexes; creating disease data registries; facilitating storage and retrieval of health data; utilizing computerized health data; and controlling the use and release of health information.
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| Campus Schools - Health Information Technology |
| California |
DeVry University Long Beach, Pomona, Sherman Oaks
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| Georgia |
| DeVry University Atlanta, Decatur
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| Hawaii |
| Heald College Honolulu
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| Illinois |
| DeVry University Chicago
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| Northwestern College Bridgeview, Chicago, Naperville
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| Indiana |
| National College Indianapolis
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| Kentucky |
| National College Louiseville
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| New Jersey |
| DeVry University North Brunswick
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| Ohio |
| National College Columbus, Dayton, Stow, Youngstown
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| Pennsylvania |
| DeVry University Philadelphia
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| Tennessee |
| National College Bartlett, Madison, Memphis
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| Texas |
| DeVry University Houston, Irving
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| Kaplan offers online certficate programs for experienced healthcare professionals who want to expand their career options. >> Request Info |
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