How much does a Health Information Management Specialist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Health Information Management Specialist in the United States is $77 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $66 and $92. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Health Information Management Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $57 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $66 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $77 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $92 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Health Information Management Specialist Salary $106 US April 24, 2024
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What is a Health Information Management Specialist ?

Health information management (HIM) is information management applied to health and health care. It is the practice of acquiring, analyzing and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. With the widespread computerization of health records, traditional (paper-based) records are being replaced with electronic health records (EHRs). The tools of health informatics and health information technology are continually improving to bring greater efficiency to information management in the health care sector. Both hospital information systems and Hu...

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