What is Health Information Technology?

Are you someone who enjoys helping people in a healthcare environment? Medical coding and billing specialists manage patients’ records through their knowledge of medical coding standards. Working with doctors and patients, coding and billing specialists record diagnoses and treatments, and submit medical claims to insurance companies. The demand for well trained medical office specialists is high, and predicted to grow. With BIR’s training you can quickly gain the skills necessary to succeed in this lucrative and fulfilling field.

BIR's Program

BIR’s Health Information Technology program provides comprehensive training in procedural and diagnostic coding; medical terminology and anatomy; manual and electronic billing as well as medical office administration. You will develop medical office management skills, learn to process medical claims using the latest medical billing software, and learn to code medical diagnoses and procedures.

Certificates

Upon successful completion students will receive a Certificate in Health Information Technology and sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The program also provides a review for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam given by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Careers in Health Information Technology

BIR graduates are well prepared for careers in the field of medical office administration. Our graduates can work at medical facilities and practices; hospitals and home health agencies; medical billing and collections companies; private and government insurance agencies, physical therapists’ and malpractice attorneys’ offices, as well as many other places. Our program secures externship, provides resume and job search assistance. For a better career begin your training with BIR today!