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Program Description
Health Information Technology (HIT) combines the study of healthcare and information technology and provides a solid foundation for employment throughout the revenue cycle (from patients’ scheduling of the first appointment to the time the bill is paid in full).
Students in the Medical Coding certificate program are prepared to sit for professional medical coding credentialing exams offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA):
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
This certification makes students employable in entry-level or mid-level positions as certified coders in various settings, including:
- Acute-care hospitals
- Ambulatory care facilities
- Long-term or skilled-care nursing facilities
- Physician offices
- Insurance companies
- Other environments utilizing medical coding and health information skills
Opportunities for Specialization
The demand for specialization in coding and coding management is increasing, enabling coding professionals to:
- Narrow or broaden their scope of practice
- Explore innovative roles such as:
- Clinical data specialist
- Medical records reviewer
- Medical records field technician
- Remote medical coder
- Reimbursement specialist
- Coding auditor
- Various registry roles
Benefits of the Affiliation with AHIMA
- Access to the leading source of HI knowledge
- Accreditation by the AHIMA Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP)
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