Certificate in
Health Information Specialist Certificate
The College Of Westchester
Key Information
Campus location
White Plains, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance learning
Duration
1 Year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 860 / per credit
Application deadline
Request Info
Earliest start date
Sep 2023
Introduction
Graduates will be qualified to seek employment in medical office management positions where knowledge of medical billing and coding is most important. Health Information is a rapidly developing and evolving field within the healthcare industry. Health Information professionals work to procure, analyze, and protect patient data using electronic health record technology. These highly trained professionals work with the latest technologies in healthcare data management working in organizations from private physician offices to large hospital complexes. In this fully developed on-ground and online curriculum, students will learn to code inpatient and outpatient healthcare services using ICD 10-CM, PCS, and CPT coding systems. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to attempt a Professional Coding exam.
Major Related Courses
- MED103 Medical Terminology
- MED111 Healthcare Law and Ethics
- MED201 Introduction to Medical Coding
- MED206 Hospital Reimbursement
- MED208 Administrative Medical Practice
- MED212 Medical Billing
- MED215 Health Information Technology
- ACC127 Clinical Procedures/Clinical Asepsis
- BUS122 Office Applications: Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
- BUS279 Customer Service & Relationship Management
- GEN125 English Composition I
36 credits are required for graduation