What is Health Information Technology?

Health Information Technology is one of the top 10 growing fields. The Health Information Technology program provides lecture and hands on training where students learn many technical aspects of processing and maintaining health information.

The ever expanding healthcare industry is experiencing a high demand for professionals with knowledge of medical coding, medical billing, and medical office administration. Many people are finding satisfying and well paying jobs as a medical office professionals. Whether working in hospitals, small clinics, nursing homes or running your own business from home, this field is projected to provide people with stable and well paid work.

A good medical coding and billing specialist is the doctor’s key to getting paid. If you want a job with high earning potential and you want a career in one of the largest and fastest growing industries, then you want a career as a medical biller, coder, or medical office specialist.

BIR's Program

BIR’s Health Information Technology program provides comprehensive training in procedural and diagnostic coding; medical terminology and anatomy; manual and electronic billing as well as medical office administration. You will develop medical office management skills, learn to process medical claims using the latest medical billing software, and learn to code medical diagnoses and procedures.

Industry Certification

BIR prepares students for the National Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam.

What is Medical Office Administration?

Medical Office Administration includes tasks necessary for the efficient operation of medical practices. Activities include maintenance of patients’ medical and financial records, scheduling procedures, and other administrative duties.

What is Medical Billing?

Medical Billing is the practice of billing patients and insurance companies on behalf of a healthcare provider. This includes processing medical insurance claims, filing electronically, and managing patient accounts.

What is Medical Coding?

Medical Coding involves diagnostic and procedural coding of patients’ medical records. The medical coder is responsible for accurately coding medical claims to insure that the healthcare provider receives maximum reimbursement for services provided.

What will this program prepare me for?

BIR’s Health Information Technology Program fully prepares students for jobs as medical office specialists, medical coders and billers. BIR prepares students for the National Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, assists in securing externships, and facilitates job placement.

Careers in Health Information Technology

BIR graduates are well prepared for careers in the field of medical office administration. Our graduates can work at medical facilities and practices; hospitals and home health agencies; medical billing and collections companies; private and government insurance agencies, physical therapists’ and malpractice attorneys’ offices, as well as many other places. Our program secures externship, provides resume and job search assistance. For a better career begin your training with BIR today!