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Health Information Specialist
Health
Information Specialist Orientation & Registration -
Learn Insurance
Plans, Medical Coding and Billing to work in doctor’s offices,
hospitals and for insurance companies. This is a 6 months training
program. Financial
Assistance and Payment Plans available.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 5:30 PM
6815 Rustic 2nd floor, Houston, Texas 77087
Please call 713-718-7583 for more information.
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 2:00 PM
811 Dallas, 6th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002
Call 713-718-6278 for more information.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 12:30 or 5:30 PM
5601 West Loop S. Room # 216, Houston, Texas 77081
Please call 713-718-8235 for more information.
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What skills will I learn?
You will be taught medical terminology, acronyms and abbreviations.
Understand different health insurance plans, such as HMO's, PPOs, Medicare and
Medicaid. You will also learn all aspects and procedures of a
medical business office, including hands on training in Medisoft billing
software and claims processing along with ICD and CPT Coding.
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What jobs can I get?
You will be prepared for entry-level and advanced level
positions hospitals, insurance companies, clinics, doctor's offices and other
medical business offices.
How much can I earn?
Income will depend on what area of employment you
choose. Entry level base salaries can range from $22,900 to $30,000 per
year.
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What are the courses?
Health Information Specialist Program
| Course |
Name |
Weeks |
Hours |
| HITT
1005 |
Medical Terminology I
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4 |
32
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| HITT
2031 |
Medical Terminology II |
4 |
32 |
| MRMT
1003 |
Medical Office Procedures
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8 |
64
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| HITT
1013 |
Medical Coding I |
4 |
32 |
| HITT
2046 |
Medical Coding II |
4 |
32 |
| HITT
1091 |
MediSoft Billing I
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4 |
32
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| HITT
1091 |
MediSoft Billing II
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4 |
32
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256
Total Hours |
Optional Courses, not required
| Course |
Name |
Hours |
| HITT 2000 |
HIPPA Professional Seminar |
8 hours
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| CEC 3464 |
Exam Review |
4 hours |
Books are not included in the cost of the course.
Program books cost approximately $450.
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When do I attend classes?
Day and evening classes are available.
How long are the program last?
The entire certificate program should take approximately
six months.
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How do I qualify?
 | Must be a high school graduate or have a GED |
| Must have an 8th grade reading ability |
You may qualify for Workforce Investment Act Funding funding (WIA) if
you are laid off, unemployed, underemployed, a single head of household, a
dislocated worker, a displaced homemaker, or a TANF or food stamp
recipient. Inquire at your nearest WorkSource office.
When can I start?
Classes will run every spring, summer, and fall
semester.
What is the class schedule?
For a listing of current classes, go to our Class
Schedule page.
National Medical Coding Study
Review
Prepare for NHA, AAPC and AHIMA certification with the
HCC review class. This is a four hour study group that provides
tips, guidelines, rules and other skills to help you pass your
coding exam. The coding exam costs approximately $105. For more information contact us at
713.718.8235.
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