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Health Information Management, B.S.

Develop skills in project management, coding, and business management with IU Online’s Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. This completely online program gives you real-world experience in the medical field and prepares you to work in a variety of healthcare environments.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 120

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $317.26

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $412.44

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree Overview

The B.S. in Health Information Management folds medicine, management, finance, technology, and law into one degree program. You’ll develop problem-solving, data security, auditing, and revenue management skills that allow you to manage health records and ensure the security of data in a healthcare setting.

As a student in the program, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

  • Admissions requirements vary.

To apply to this program:

  • Complete application for admission. 
  • Submit official transcripts
  • International applicants may be asked for additional materials. 

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: 
Priority first-year deadline: June 1
Priority transfer deadline: July 1

Spring Semester: 
Priority deadline: December 1

Summer Semester: 
Priority deadline: March 16

Summer session II
Priority deadline: May 1

Your IU Online B.S. in Health Information Management prepares you for such careers as: 

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

To graduate with the B.S. in Health Information Management, you must complete 120 credit hours. 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) 

Core Classes for the BS in Health Information Management
Course Number Course Name Credits
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 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 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 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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