Introduction to Health Information Technology (Book with Web site Passcode) - Hardcover

Davis MBA CIA CPA RHIA, Nadinia A.; LaCour RHIA, Melissa; Lacour, Melissa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0721683533 ISBN 13: 9780721683539

Publisher: Saunders, 2002

Synopsis

This introductory textbook addresses the basic information and skills that are essential to Health Information Technology (HIT). Material presented in the text is designed to reflect the core competencies defined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), focusing on the practical aspects of health information technology. Each chapter deals directly with national, work-based skills and takes the reader from basic knowledge to practical applications at every step. It serves as an excellent link between the basic foundations such as what is contained in a health record, and the more advanced topics such as how to abstract the contents of a health record for coding purposes.

Focuses on the practical aspects of health information technology with a clear, simple writing style and concrete descriptions of key concepts related to health information/medical records.

Goes beyond coverage of "paper-based medical records" to include discussions of electronic health records.

Test Your HI-Q review questions test readers' comprehension and help them evaluate their mastery of the chapter.

Professional Profiles offer concrete examples of jobs that utilize the knowledge or skills discussed in each chapter.

Applications outline brief situations related to the topics discussed, followed by related questions that challenge readers to think critically and apply what they've learned to the scenario.

A companion SIMON website supports the book with online updates, additional information on chapter content, resources, and web links.

A student workbook is also available that provides additional exercises and examples that reinforce key concepts and encourage students to put their knowledge into practice.

About this title

About the Author

Nadinia Davis has over 18 years of full-time teaching experience, encompassing both the associate and baccalaureate HIM levels. She has held program director–level positions in two associate programs, both of which she successfully led to timely accreditation. Nadinia has worked in a variety of capacities, including consultant coding, HIM department management, and revenue cycle director. Nadinia has volunteered for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), including a term on the board of directors.
The first edition of FHIM published in 2001 and won the AHIMA Legacy award. She has also written a reimbursement text for AHIMA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721683533
• ISBN 13: 9780721683539
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 504