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For this discussion, summarize a position related to coding you might be interested in from the AHIMA Career Map or other job board. Explain why you are interested in this position.
Now the instructor has asked for a revision; For the initial discussion post the requirement is a paper in the APA format at least 3 pages double spaced with approximately 300 words. Make sure you proof your work and cite where you found the material.
I have attached what I initially turned in, if you couple please add to it to make it a longer and better assignment, it would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Running Head: HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN
Health Information Technician
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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN
A comprehensive check in the AHIMA career map reveals an array of careers which are
in one way or the other related to coding. However, from my viewpoint, I am attracted to the
position of the Health Information Technician. A health information technician is involved with
the process of completing and filing patient medical records. It is a profession which requires the
health information technician to follow all the stipulated government, medical and institutional
regulations as far as patient privacy and proper coding is concerned (AHIMA.Org, 2018). Often
they do data entry, assigning of patients the diagnosis groups and storing these records in the
digital storage systems. The health information technician also has the responsibility of updating
and implementing the digital storage systems of the patient information.
On my side, the position of the Health Information Technician position is an interesting
career due to its extent of involvement in the healthcare realm as well as the pay it accor...