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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
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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 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.
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
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)
| 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 Phramacology 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 Mangament | 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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