What is Health Information Technology?
Are you interested in a career in a growing field? Would you like to learn the most up-to-date patient-record technology in the medical field? Do you enjoy being in an office environment? Would you like the opportunity to work from home? If so, the Health Information Technology program may be the perfect fit for you!
Graduates with a HIT Associate degree are eligible to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) examination.
HIT Medical Records Coding
Medical coders analyze patient records to determine the correct diagnoses and procedure codes for many different types of healthcare facilities. The certificate can prepare you to earn a coding credential such as CCS, CCA, or CPC. You can also complete your certificate while earning credits towards an Associate degree in HIT.
What are my career choices?
- Clinical Coding Specialist
- Medical Records Technician
- Health Information Management Director
- Patient Information Coordinator
- Release of Information Specialist
- Insurance Claims Analyst
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Health Data Analyst
What are my degree, diploma and certificate options?
- Health Information Technology - Associates
- HIT Coding - Certificate
- Release of Information Data Specialist - Certificate
How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?
The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state. Choose a college, and you'll find more information on the program and the salaries for careers in the area.
