Health Information and Medical Records Technology Degree

In its most basic form, the Health Information & Medical Records Technology is a field of study focused on the secure exchange of health information using computer systems. Information about a patients health and well-being is often exchanged between a number of stakeholders including the consumer, health care provider, quality monitors, health care payers, and insurance providers. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer health information and medical records technology degrees.

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Indiana Institute of Technology

Also known as Indiana Tech

1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Institute of Technology, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly 4,400 students enroll at Indiana Institute of Technology yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Engineering
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common exam scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 17 to 22 on the ACT, or 830 to 1050 on the SAT exam. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Indiana Institute of Technology, with 20% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $26,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. This school may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for Indiana Tech is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.indianatech.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

Description

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical records and health information technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $39070

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).