Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology
Individuals working in Health Information Technology are essential employees in various health care settings. The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate allows students to gain skills needed to code and file information in medical offices, health care facilities and insurance companies.
In our Health Information Technology program, you may:
- Earn a certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
- Gain skills needed to complete, file and respond to medical insurance forms and reports.
- Receive extensive training based on certification testing administered by the American Health Information Management Association, the American Academy of Professional Coders, and the experiences of a registered health information administration supervising medical coders.
Degrees and Certificates
Program Details
- Medical records and health information specialists are in-demand in many different sectors in the health care or health insurance fields.
- The National Career Clusters Framework created a tool to help you find a career that suits your interests and skills. Our program is part of the Health Science career cluster.
- Students in the Medical Billing and Coding certificate will learn the skills needed for maintaining appropriate medical office standards and systems, medical insurance processing and coding procedures.
- Earning the Medical Billing and Coding certificate through Kishwaukee College allows students to seek employment right away or build on their training with further education.
- Students interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in Health Information Technology are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor for course and career planning.