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HIM – Health Information Management Outcomes

AAS - Health Information Management AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes Core Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret health record documentation in accordance with various regulatory standards and assign appropriate classification codes.
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
Utilize healthcare legal requirements to properly protect and disclose patient records.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Identify current informatics technology and statistical techniques to manage and maintain quality health information.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Apply revenue cycle policies and procedures to evaluate utilization of services and proper reimbursement.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Apply coding, fraud surveillance and clinical documentation improvement regulatory guidelines to manage health information.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Apply skills in leadership, motivation and team building in healthcare settings.
  • Communication
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection