Health Information Technology Basics: A Concise Guide to Principles and Practice - Softcover

Thomas-brogan, Teri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763746878 ISBN 13: 9780763746872

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2008

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763746878
• ISBN 13: 9780763746872
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 181