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Health Information Technology

Career Overview

Registered health information technicians perform technical medical record functions vital to the operation of the organization, including analyzing, coding, and health record evaluation. Registered health information technicians process, maintain, complete and report health information data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality assessment and research. Graduates may be employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, health maintenance organizations, and other health care facilities.

Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 18 percent through 2016 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is faster than the average for all occupations because of rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that will be increasingly scrutinized by health insurance companies, regulators, courts, and consumers. Technicians will be needed to enter patient information into computer databases to comply with federal legislation mandating the use of electronic medical records. Students admitted to the program will be required to pay liability insurance during the semesters involving off-campus practicums or internships.

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Program Options

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Health Information Technology AAS

Health Information Technology AAS Degree

Certificate Level 2, AAS Degree

Offered at LSC-North Harris, LSC-University Park, LSC-Online, LSC-Health Professions Building

Health Information Technology

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate Occupational Skill Award

Offered at LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Health Professions Building

Points

  • Affordable

  • Close to Home

  • Small Class Size

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