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HITC 1113 - Introduction to Health Information Management

Students are exposed to the educational requirements and professional credentials for health information management, as well as job functions, career opportunities, and alternative work settings. The organizational structure of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is reviewed along with member services provided. Record format, content, documentation guidelines, and procedures for quantitative and qualitative analysis of the record are also examined. Other topics addressed include: the master patient index, the number index, numbering and filing systems, and record tracking, retrieval and retention. Prerequisite: Admission to the Health Information Technology Program. Includes lab component.



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