Health Information Management Technology - Columbus State Community College

Health Information Management Technology from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Health Information Management Technology program prepares the student to become a professional responsible for maintaining components of health information systems consistent with the medical , administrative, ethical, legal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system. In all types of health care facilities, the health information management technician possesses the technical knowledge and skills necessary to process, maintain, compile, and report health information data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality assessment and research; to abstract and code clinical data using appropriate classification systems; and to analyze health records according to standards. The health information management technician also may be responsible for functional supervision of the various components of the health information system. Upon completion of the associate degree in the Health Information Management Technology, the graduate will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and clinical data as it relates to the collection and use of health information. Review health records for completeness and accuracy to determine appropriateness and adequacy of health care documentation. Maintain and compile health information using electronic applications and work processes. Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards for the control, use, and dissemination of health information. Collect, compute, analyze, interpret and present statistical data related to health care services. Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis. Review, abstract, retrieve, and compile health data for reimbursement, quality assessment, patient care research, clinical registries and other informational needs. Apply principles of supervision and leadership and the tools used to effectively manage human resources. Demonstrate ethical practices as outlined in the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Code of Ethics. View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.