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Health Information Management, BS

Bachelor of Science

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
120
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$308.02
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$400.43

Health Information Management, BS

Bachelor of Science

US News and World Report - best bachelor's 2023

The field of health information management deals with maintaining, collecting, interpreting, analyzing, and protecting data that healthcare providers rely on to conduct research and to deliver quality care. Health information professionals are experts in coding and classification systems, management of patient health information, and administration of computer information systems. These professionals interact with clinical, financial, administrative, information technology, and legal staff to interpret data for patient care, research, statistical reporting, planning, and database content development.

The IU Online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management incorporates medicine, management, finance, information technology, and law into one curriculum. Develop skills in project management, problem solving, data security, revenue management, and auditing, which you can apply to highly sought-after careers in both private and public healthcare environments. Learn to improve healthcare systems, enhance the patient experience, help people navigate complex healthcare choices, and ensure the security of electronic health records in the digital age. Experience a mentored professional practicum within a variety of healthcare-related settings. Practica are project based, allowing you to integrate classroom knowledge in a real-world setting solving real-world problems.

Your IU Online BS in Health Information Management prepares you for such careers as:

Health information director
College instructor
Patient advocate
Physician practice manager
Data security administrator
Patient privacy expert
Health data analyst
Clinical coding specialist
Private consultant

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the BS in Health Information Management, you must complete 120 credit hours. You may be able to transfer an associate degree or up to 64 credit hours from a regionally accredited two-year college and up to 90 credit hours from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Prerequisite courses (29 credit hours)
General education courses (30 credit hours)
General electives courses (3 credit hours)
Professional program (58 credit hours)

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Admissions

To be accepted to this program you must:

Admissions requirements vary.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program:

Complete application for admission.
Complete an essay (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Submit official transcripts to mycredit@iupui.edu or:

IUPUI Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Cavanaugh Hall 147
425 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Priority Application Deadlines:

Fall semester (first-year freshmen): May 1

Fall semester (non–first-year students): Jun 1

Spring semester: Dec 1

Summer session I: Mar 15

Summer session II: May 1

Courses

Core

HIM-M 108	Introduction to Health Information Management	3 Credits
HIM-M 110	Computer Concepts for Health Information	3 Credits
HIM-M 120	Data Organization & Presentation in Healthcare Environment	3 Credits
HIM-M 200	Database Design for Health Information Management	3 Credits
HIM-M 220	Health Informatics for Decision Support	3 Credits
HIM-M 275	Effective Communication for the Healthcare Environment	3 Credits
HIM-M 325	Healthcare Information Requirements and Standards I	3 Credits
HIM-M 327	Healthcare Information Requirements and Standards II	3 Credits
HIM-M 330	Medical Terminology	3 Credits
HIM-M 345	Healthcare Law, Ethics, and Information Release	3 Credits
HIM-M 350	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for HIM I	3 Credits
HIM-M 351	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for HIM II	3 Credits
HIM-M 355	ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding	3 Credits
HIM-M 358	CPT Coding	3 Credits
HIM-M 370	Health Information Management	3 Credits
HIM-M 400	Health Information Research and Analysis Methods	3 Credits
HIM-M 420	Health Information Project Management	3 Credits
HIM-M 425	Quantitative Analysis of Health Information	3 Credits
HIM-M 443	Professional Practicum in Health Information Management I	2 Credits
HIM-M 444	Professional Practicum in Health Information Management II	2 Credits
HIM-M 462	Healthcare Quality Improvement	3 Credits
HIM-M 470	Healthcare Reimbursement Systems	3 Credits
HIM-M 475	Health Information Technology	3 Credits
HIM-M 490	RHIA Exam Preparation	3 Credits
INFO-B 430	Foundations of Health Informatics	3 Credits
INFO-B 435	Clinical Information Systems	3 Credits
INFO-B 481	Health Informatics Standards and Terminology	3 Credits
INFO-I 100	First Year Seminar	1 Credit
INFO-I 270 or I 275	Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction	3 Credits
INFO-I 478	Information Governance	3 Credits
NEWM-N 299	Career Planning	2 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $308.02

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $924.06

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $400.43

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1201.29

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $690

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $322

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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Health Information Management, BS

Bachelor of Science

Admissions

To be accepted to this program you must:

To apply to this program:

Courses

Core

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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