HIM 1000 - Introduction to Health Information Management

Institution:

Florida SouthWestern State College

Subject:

Health Information Management

Description:

This course provides an introduction to the profession, functions and management of health information. Topics covered will include healthcare delivery systems, the HIM& profession, healthcare delivery settings, content and format of the patient record, numbering and filing systems, record storage and circulation, indexes, registers, health data collection, electronic health records, legal issues, coding and reimbursement.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.fsw.edu

Phone Number:

(239) 489-9300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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