Medical Information & Revenue Management
If you’re a detail-oriented individual with a knack for critical thinking and problem-solving, you’re ideal for a career in Health Information Management and Medical Coding.
JCCC ADVANTAGE
Learn from experienced, forward-thinking faculty. Get more personalized attention in smaller classes. Gain real-world experience and build your résumé through a required internship. You can earn your Medical Coding Specialist certificate in just 2 years.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Basics of health records and technology, including how to read charts
- Medical terminology, pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology
- Diagnostic and procedural coding in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Legal and ethical issues in healthcare
- Reimbursement methodology
HOT CAREER IN HEALTHCARE
Demand is high for specialists who can accurately and efficiently code healthcare information. Job prospects are outstanding for Medical Coding Specialists. Work for hospitals, clinics, provider practices, safety net providers, software vendors and more. The average annual wage for this career in Kansas is $44,200.
Source: Kansas Wages: 29-2072.00 - Medical Records Specialists. O*NET OnLine, National Center for O*NET Development. Accessed July 2022.