Health Information Technology/Coding

Degree and Certificate Awarded

• A.A.S: Health Information Technology
• Certificate: Coding Specialist

Description

Health Information Technicians are at the cutting edge of health care and technology. They manage all components of the health record, including ethical, legal, statistical and regulatory requirements.

You'll analyze and evaluate health records; compile statistics; code symptoms, diseases, operation and procedures; and release information. You'll work in hospitals, doctor offices, insurance companies, mental health facilities and other health care agencies.

Our program offers two options; a two-year associate's degree in applied science or a one-year coding certificate. With the degree, you can take the Registered Health Information Technician certification exam. The certificate gives you a path to become a medical coder within a year and possibly work on your associate degree later (all courses in the certificate program apply to the degree program).

Accreditation: The Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Health Information Management information Management in cooperation with the Council on Accreditation of the American Health Information Management Association.

To Apply

1. Apply for admission to MCC.
2. Send your most current transcripts to:
   Student Data Center
   3200 Broadway
   Kansas City, MO 64111
3. Apply (by Feb. 1) to the HITE or Coding programs:
   1. Download the HITE packet and complete the Health Information Technology or Coding Certificate application.
   2. Write a 1-2 page essay detailing why you are interested in this career.
   3. Mail application and essay to:
      Jennifer Scott
      Health Information Technology/ Coding Certificate Programs
      Health Science Institute
      3444 Broadway, KCMO 64111-2764
        (or drop them off to the division secretary)
4. Applications will not be processed until after the due date and notification will be sent several weeks after that. If openings still exist, we will continue to accept students until the programs are full. Qualified students will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
5. If you are accepted into the program, you will be invited to attend an orientation and enrollment session that is required to enroll. Do not attempt to enroll in any courses prior to orientation.
6. For financial aid assistance, call 816.604.4067