LibGuides: Health Information Technology: Web Sites

Web Sites

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
"AHIMA is the premier association of health information management (HIM) professionals. AHIMA...[is] dedicated to the effective management of personal health information required to deliver quality healthcare to the public.
HealthIT.gov
The website of the federal office charged with implementing health information technology nation-wide.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
This website from the U.S. Department of Labor outlines all the basics of a career in coding, including education, the work environment, salary projections and job outlook.
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) was founded in 1988 in an effort to elevate the standards of medical coding by providing certification, ongoing education, networking, and recognition.
AAPC Local Austin Chapter
Information on the officers of the local chapter of the AAPC, along with information about meeting and continuing education opportunities
JustCoding.com
"Each week the JustCoding.com Web site is updated and features articles about inpatient coding, outpatient coding, HIM director advice, documentation improvement, as well as quizzes, news briefs, mini-polls and more." Much of this is available free.
Medical Billing and Coding Online
Basic information on billing and coding, along with information on careers, salaries, scholarships and schools.

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