Code diagnoses, protect patient privacy
Health Information Technicians code, analyze, secure, and maintain patient health information. Duties typically include coding diagnoses, processing reimbursements, managing release of information, protecting patient data privacy and assisting in the building and enhancement of electronic health record documentation systems used by healthcare providers.
Upon successfully completing DSU’s online or hybrid Health Information Technology (HIT) program, you are eligible to take the national exam sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and earn the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential. Competencies for the AHIMA Data Management Track and Revenue Management Track are included within the Health Information Technology program curriculum.
Become an expert in Health Information Technology
Learn to understand the meaning and location of data collected in healthcare. Analyze health data and interpret it for reimbursement, improvement and decision making. Comply with the documentation laws and regulations of accrediting agencies. Students are required to complete all HIM courses with a grade of “C” or above and are required to complete supervised professional practice experiences at a healthcare or healthcare related facility. In addition, student proof of immunizations is required prior to scheduling supervised professional practices. Background checks are required for all students prior to working onsite for a supervised professional practice. Background checks and liability insurance fees are paid by students for completion of supervised professional practices.
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Try out the free sample lesson in HIM 150 Introduction to Health Information Management.
The user name is him150guest and the password is dsu150guest. Then select the HIM 150 Introduction to Health Information Management course in D2L learning management system.