Being a Medical Records/Health Information Clerk (Prentice Hall Health Medical Clerical Series) - Softcover

McMiller RHIT RHIA, Kathryn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131126717 ISBN 13: 9780131126718

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

For courses in Health Unit Coordinating, and for Accredited Record Technician (ART) or Registered Record Administrator (RRA) training programs.

Unlike other available texts on medical records―which focus on management of Health Information Management departments―this text is especially designed for entry-level health information/medical record clerks. It orients students to the essential step-by-step procedures for being a medical records clerk―from the importance of confidentiality to filing.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Being A Being A Medical Records / Health Information Clerk is a comprehensive reference for anyone interested in health information management. The Third Edition has been revised and updated to include the latest information, while retaining its emphasis on the principles of working in a Health Information Management department. It lays a complete foundation of the skills necessary for all medical records clerks.

Features:

• An overview of HIPPA regulations
• Revised format for ease of learning
• Updated vocabulary
• New information reflecting current HIM automation
• Example of a complete medical record as it would appear in a hospital
• Updated learning activities

About the Author:

Kathryn McMiller, RHIA, is an independent Health Information Management consultant based in Southern California. She has over 24 years experience in HIM, the last eight years as a consultant specializing in interim HIM department assessments and interim management and computer system installation project management. Kathryn has worked in hospitals ranging in size from 110 to 1,000 beds in various parts of the country.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0131126717
• ISBN 13: 9780131126718
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 224