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Paula Hagstrom(231) 591-2395
Paularehfus-hagstrom@Ferris.edu
Associate Degree
Locations:
The Business Side of Health Care
Our Health Information Technology (HIT) program prepares you for a career in managing health information data for quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security. You'll learn to utilize various classification systems to code patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes and databases and registries to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories. Employment opportunities are growing, especially for those with expertise in medical coding. Experienced administrators will find roles in management within health information departments, overseeing coding, correspondence, or discharge sections. Proficiency with computers, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential for all positions in this field.
Upon completion, you'll be eligible to apply to write the national certification examination to earn the designation of Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Program Spotlight
ONLINE AND ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Work on your classes when and where it works for you. The flexibility and convenience of online classes can be a game changer. Plus, Ferris online programs aren't just traditional classes with an internet spin. They're web-native, built specifically for the online learning environment.
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(231) 591-2395
Paularehfus-hagstrom@Ferris.edu
Program Features
Career Opportunities
Health Information professionals play a crucial role in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, private practices, health departments, and insurance companies. Typically, professionals work in an office setting, committing to a 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday, but many medical coders now have the flexibility to work from home. The HIT program will equip you with the expertise needed to excel in a variety of roles, including:
- Medical Coders and Billers
- Health Information Managers
- Release of Information Specialists
- Revenue Integrity Specialists
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists
Accreditation
Ferris State University's Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL., 60601; Phone (312) 235-3255; Email info@cahiim.org.
