Health Information Management - Bacone College

Health Information Management from Bacone College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Health Care Finance Administration , HCFA, has challenged agencies in the medical field to improve their quality of care. Given this charge and the changes in health services, H.M.O.'s, P.P.O.'s, etc, the demand for qualified medical coders has never been higher. Improper coding either costs the agency because of delays in approval for payment of services, or results in rejection of requests for payment. Improper coding also affects the consumer through errors in charges for services and delays in reimbursement by insurance companies. These problems and demands for improved coding skills resulted in requests made to Division of Adult Education to create a training program for individuals working in the medical coding field who needed their skills upgraded and required certification for promotion and job security. In response, Bacone College offers an Associate of Science in Health Information Management degree program, which incorporates training in CPT and ICD9, along with a strong focus on Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology. Successful completion of the degree will prepare students for the AHIMA examination in either hospital-based or clinic/physician-based certification, which is given annually. View more details on Bacone College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.