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Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology - Beckfield College
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology is designed to prepare candidates in the professional knowledge and skills which will qualify them for employment in a health care facility.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are able to demonstrate:
- A working knowledge of the national diagnosis and procedural coding systems (ICD and CPT-HCPC )
- A working knowledge to abstract and code from a medical record
- Understanding of HIPPA and EMR (electronic medical records)
- Knowledge of insurance processing and the claims appeal process
- The ability to manage patient accounts and monitoring reimbursement
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination.
Mandates from all levels of government have generated a high demand for trained professionals in the field of health information technology, including medical administrative assistants, front office coordinators, medical receptionists, insurance and billing specialists, coding specialists, and insurance auditors.
About Beckfield College
Beckfield College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and has been helping people start or change their careers through education for more than 25 years with campuses located in Florence, Kentucky and Tri-County Cincinnati, Ohio in Springdale.
Beckfield College offers academic excellence for students of all ages, backgrounds and diverse needs and is focused on a personal approach to post-secondary education. The College fills a unique niche, providing personalized academic attention centered on individual needs while meeting the demands of the community.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.beckfield.edu/about-us/disclosures-1.aspx
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