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 University – Kokomo (IU Kokomo)

210 N 7th St, Terre Haute, IN

Indiana University - Kokomo is a public institution located in Kokomo, Indiana and provides a large number of degree programs for students. IU Kokomo has an annual student enrollment of approximately 3,100.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs IU Kokomo offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at IU Kokomo. A score between 1250 to 1570 on the SAT, or 18 to 23 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 67% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Indiana University - Kokomo are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $7,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

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

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IU Kokomo offers a less than one year certificate program in health information and medical records technology.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $36570

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