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Credentials for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

72 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $67,310 · projected growth +14.8%. See full occupation profile →

Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Health Information Technology

DeVry University-Illinois
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Medical Biller Specialist

Taylor Business Institute
Associate's Degree

AAS Health Science - Health Information Management

ECPI University
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Graduate Certificate

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Artificial Intelligence in Nursing

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Biomedical Informatics

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Health Information Management

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Certificate

Basic Medical Billing and Coding

Glendale Community College (CA)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

BioMedical Informatics

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Doctoral Research

BioMedical Informatics

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Master's Degree

BioMedical Informatics

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Doctoral Research

Biomedical and Health Informatics

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Certificate in Health Information Technology

Athens State University
AL
Certificate

Certificate in Medical Coding

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Certification

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
$299 cost
Assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes based on provider documentation and official coding guidelinesApply coding conventions, POA guidelines, and coding edits to ensure accurate code assignment across inpatient and outpatient settingsDemonstrate knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and identify major comorbid conditions to support accurate claimsVerify and validate health record documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to code assignmentResolve conflicting documentation within the health record to support accurate and compliant codingAnalyze health record documentation to identify query opportunities and ensure queries are compliant and non-leading
Certification

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Auditing patient records for complianceAbstracting clinical information for reportsPerforming basic coding to submit reimbursement claimsProcessing Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical recordsReviewing patient demographic and insurance informationDiscussing patient information with physicians and insurance professionals
Certification

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

American Academy of Professional Coders
$3,049 cost
Identify the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code booksUnderstand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelinesApply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codesIdentify the information in appendices of the CPT® code bookExplain the determination of the levels of E/M servicesCode a wide variety of patient services using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes
Micro-Credential

Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

University of Manchester
Micro-Credential

Clinical Trials Management Training

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Data Management for Public Health Research

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

HEALTH DATA ANALYTICS

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Master's Degree

HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor's Degree

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Alabama State University
AL
Associate's Degree

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Bishop State Community College
AL
Certificate

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Shelton State Community College
AL
Micro-Credential

Health Data Visualization

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Short-Term Certificate

Health Info Technology

Gadsden State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Health Informatics

Wallace State Community College
Bachelor's Degree

Health Informatics

University of South Alabama
AL
Associate's Degree

Health Information Management

Sullivan University
Diploma

Health Information Management Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll
$4,461 cost
Diploma

Health Information Management Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
$4,320 cost
Micro-Credential

Health Information Systems

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Short-Term Certificate

Health Information Technol

Mountain Gateway Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Health Information Technol

Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
Associate's Degree

Health Information Technology

Shelton State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Health Information Technology

DeVry University-New Jersey
Short-Term Certificate

Health Information Technology

Shelton State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Health Information Technology

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Short-Term Certificate

Health Information Technology

Bishop State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Health Information Technology emphasis in Health Information

Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree

Health Service Admin - Medical Insurance/Billing/Coding

Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Master's Degree

Healthcare Administration

Union College (KY)
Certificate

Intro to Medical Billing & Coding

Wallace State Community College
Medical TerminologyICD-10-CM BasicsCPT BasicsMedical BillingInsurance ClaimsHealthcare Documentation
Micro-Credential

Introduction to Health Informatics

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Micro-Credential

Introduction to Public Health Informatics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Micro-Credential

Introduction to Statistical Software

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Master's Degree

M.S. in Health Informatics

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Associate's Degree

MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNOLOGY

Wallace State Community College
Certificate

MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNOLOGY

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

MOT - HealthCare Coding

Pikes Peak State College
Micro-Credential

Maternal and Child Health

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Certificate

Medical Assisting-Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

Southwestern College (CA)
Certificate

Medical Coding

South Arkansas College
Long Certificate

Medical Coding

Sullivan University
Short-Term Certificate

Medical Coding

Wallace State Community College
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