Associate of Applied Science - Medical Information Technology - Health Information Coding Specialty at University of Montana

Health information coders play a critical role in accurately identifying procedures and diagnoses to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement. Understand anatomy, medical terminology, and disease processes necessary to determine correct codes and sequences. Analyze health records and to accurately abstract and code procedures and diagnoses utilizing legal and regulatory standards.

Faculty: Missoula College  |  Duration: 62 credit hours; two-year plan of study  |  Location: Missoula, MT, United States

What you will study

62 credit hours. Required courses include Medical Terminology; Medical Billing Fundamentals; Pharmaceutical Products; Medical Office Procedures; Computerized Medical Billing; Medical Ethics; Medical Information Internship; Career Readiness; Basic Human Biology.

Career pathways

Graduates are adequately prepared for many roles, such as working in a front office with patients or behind the scenes with insurance companies and healthcare facilities. Upon graduation, students are encouraged and eligible to sit for AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exams to increase their employment opportunities.

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