Health information technology basics : a concise guide to principles and practice / Teri Thomas-Brogan.

Author/creator Thomas-Brogan, Teri
Format Book
Publication InfoSudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ©2009.
Descriptionix, 181 pages : illustrations , charts , facsimiles , portraits ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents 1. Introduction to healthcare delivery systems -- Healthcare dynamics -- Healthcare challenges -- Healthcare settings -- Healthcare professions -- Continuum of care -- Licensure, accreditation and certification -- Healthcare agencies, organizations, and associations -- 2. Acute care facilities -- Types of hospitals -- Hospital ownership -- Organization of hospitals -- Hospital accreditation -- 3. The health information technology profession -- Career opportunities -- Professional organizations -- HIM Certifications -- Career development -- 4. The health record -- Purpose of the health record -- Documentation guidelines -- Format of the health record -- Regulatory compliance in e-Health -- Content of the health record -- 5. Medical terminologies and classification systems -- Medical Terminologies -- Classification systems -- ICD-9-CM coding system -- CPT coding system -- 6. Reimbursement methodologies -- Managed care -- Blue cross blue shield -- Medicare -- Medicaid -- TRICARE and Civilian health and medical program of the Department of Veterans Affairs -- Workers compensation.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008009647
ISBN9780763746872 :
ISBN0763746878

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks W 80 T454H 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold