Health Information Technology

This program prepares individuals as Medical Insurance Coding Specialists. Students will learn to recognize medical diagnoses and medical/surgical procedures performed on patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, to apply appropriate codes to these diagnoses and procedures, and to utilize correct billing procedures, thus insuring that proper payment is made to the clinician by both insurance companies and patients.

The program includes instruction in anatomy, medical terminology, medical coding and billing procedures, medical office accounting procedures, patient privacy regulations, medical records and documentation, general medical office procedures and medical transcription. In addition, students will learn to perform basic patient-centered office/clinic procedures such as vital signs, height & weight, blood glucose testing, etc. Professional ethics and communication skills will also be emphasized. Training in this program will prepare graduates to work as coders/ billers/ transcriptionists in doctors' offices, clinics, hospitals, independent medical billing companies, and even at home as independent contractors. Certification will be sought through the National Healthcareer Association. Coders may work their way into office management positions with experience. There is currently a great demand for skilled workers in this field.

To do this kind of work, students should have these interests and aptitudes:

• Organizational skills
• Basic math skills
• Interest in computers
• Interest in healthcare and business administration

 

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