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Why Major in Health Information Management

Students completing this associate degree will be able to:

  • Successfully utilize technology for the management of health care information
  • Demonstrate accurate use CPT and ICD-10 coding
  • Provide information to administration using computer skills of preparing datasheet, analysis and presentation graphics

Health information technology is a fast-growing occupation in the U.S. today. The HIM professional has a thorough knowledge of medical office procedures including:

  • Health insurance filing
  • Medical coding
  • Regulations

The curriculum for this associate’s degree includes medical coding. Medical coding professionals stand in the crossroads of healthcare technology which is an important component of the healthcare delivery system.

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Locations
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
60
Next Start Date
Fall

Careers In Health Information Management

HIM graduates are prepared to use health information technology to maintain, compile, and report health information data for reimbursement, facility planning, risk management, quality assessment and research, and code clinical data using appropriate classification systems and analyze health records according to the current standards.

Graduates document patient care and facilitate delivery of health care services. They are aware of all standards and requirements that apply to the medical record, as well as the legal significance of the patient file.

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Contact

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus

309-854-1724