Health Information Technology Basics: A Concise Guide to Principles and

Health Information Technology Basics gives your students an introduction to the fundamental concepts of the health information technology profession. Perfect for introductory courses where core material in the health information profession is being introduced, this book is written for associate degree level HIT programs at technical, community, or career colleges. The text begins with an introduction to the U.S. health care system and explores career opportunities within the health information profession. The health record is dissected and its many components are carefully reviewed. The book also examines various formats of the medical record and analyzes the advantage and disadvantages of the EHR. Finally, the text covers medical terminologies and classification systems and outlines the basics of reimbursement systems. Features: Each chapter begins with learning objectives and key terms to give the reader a synopsis of what he/she should expect to learn. Additional resources are listed at the end of each chapter for further exploration of the information covered in the chapter. A glossary is included for quick reference of main terms presented throughout the text. An accompanying Instructor's Manual provides review exercises which recap the important points as well as lab assignments that allow students to apply the information in a practical setting.

ISBN 0763746878   Pages 180 ISBN13 9780763746872 (What's this?)   Part volume Basic Publisher Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc   Volumes 1 Imprint Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc   Weight (grammes) 285 Format Paperback   Published in Sudbury Publication date 01 Sep 2008   Height (mm) 226 Library of Congress 2008009647   Width (mm) 150 DEWEY 651.504261   Spine width (mm) 10 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

Ch. 1		Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems		1
		Healthcare Dynamics		3
		Healthcare Challenges		9
		Healthcare Settings		12
		Healthcare Professions		15
		Continuum of Care		19
		Licensure, Accreditation, and Certification		22
		Healthcare Agencies, Organizations, and Associations		24
Ch. 2		Acute Care Facilities		31
		Types of Hospitals		32
		Hospital Ownership		35
		Organization of Hospitals		35
		Hospital Accreditation		41
Ch. 3		The Health Information Technology Profession		47
		Career Opportunities		49
		Professional Organizations		54
		HIM Certifications		61
		Career Development		62
Ch. 4		The Health Record		73
		Purpose of the Health Record		74
		Documentation Guidelines		75
		Format of the Health Record		80
		Regulatory Compliance in E-Health		86
		Content of the Health Record		89
Ch. 5		Medical Terminologies and Classification Systems		103
		Medical Terminologies		104
		Classification Systems		107
		ICD-9-CM Coding System		107
		CPT Coding System		113
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