Health Information Technician/Medical Coding Program

Health information is critical to everyone from healthcare professionals to patients like you. Accurate health information and its management is the core of work for health information technicians who control usage and release of health information. Likewise, medical coding specialists assess medical record accuracy for third-party payers like insurance companies. You don’t want to pay for major surgery if all you needed was a shot – it’s all accurate information and coding. Become a valuable healthcare team member in two years or less. Explore Ridgewater College’s online Health Information Technician and Medical Coding Specialist programs.

Program delivery

• Online – Fully
• Fall and spring starts (part-time only for spring starts)

Skills you will learn

• Medical terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Coding and reimbursement methodology
• Abstract diagnoses and procedures for accurate coding
• Electronic health record systems
• Legal and managerial aspects of health information
• Experience with a variety of coding software

Choose Ridgewater

High demand and high interest are great reasons to pursue a career in Health Information Technician or Medical Coding Specialist at Ridgewater College. Our comprehensive online programs let you test your independent work skills as a student for future jobs that may have the flexibility to work independently from home as well. Learn anatomy and Physiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology, but also integrate allied health information. Our intense and demanding programs prepare students for the demanding and yet rewarding work that awaits graduates.

Program Distinction 

Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIMM). All instructors have either the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or the Registered Health Information Technician Administrator (RHIA) certification through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Graduate Satisfaction

100% graduate satisfaction 2012-2016 (of graduates who completed the survey)

90.2% national examination pass rate average

77% student retention rate

Program attributes that help students thrive

• Online format provides convenience and flexibility for working students or those with families
• On-campus assistance available
• Small class sizes provide personal attention and class interaction
• Experienced instructor is current with the industry software and practices and is available online and on campus to help students succeed
• Personalized industry experientials build confidence