Health Information Technology Programs (CPC, CCA, RHIT)

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Health Information Technology Programs (CPC, CCA, RHIT)
Medical Coder
Students benefit from:
Assigns numeric diagnoses and procedure codes from
medical documentation used for reimbursement and
data purposes
There are two credentials students obtain after program
completion:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
A one-plus-one program that allows students to
complete the first year receiving their technical diploma and actively seek employment as a medical
coder. In the second year completing the Associate
Degree in health information technology with the
skills to go into the management areas in HIT.
Certification may open doors to higher earning potential and career advancement.
Health Information Technologist
Health information technicians contribute to the quality
of care by collecting, analyzing, and reporting health
care data. A diverse field that incorporates medicine,
management, finance, information technology, and law.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of health information technicians is expected
to increase by 21 percent from 2010 to 2020.
Competitive salaries for credentialed and cer-
tified professionals
In addition to their CPC and/or CCA credential, upon
program completion students obtain the:
Register Health Information Technologist
(RHIT)
Action Plan Goals
Goal 1 Increase Professional Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
- Educational modules have been embedded into program coursework and are regularly
assessed based on industry benchmarks
Goal 2 Increase Program Completion
- Faculty-directed, out-of-class support activities have been implemented in an effort to
increase program completion
- A 360 degree tracking and feedback system has been implemented in concert with the
college’s Retention Alert efforts to ensure student connection to needed resources
HIGHLIGHTS!!
1. Innovative learning utilizing electronic health record and encoding software used by area facilities
2. Simulated classroom design
3. Successful employment opportunities
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAY
HEALTH SCIENCE – HEALTH INFORMATICS CLUSTER Education Technical Diploma
Medical Coding Career Exploration Certificate PHASE (Pre‐Health Academic Strengthening and Enrichment) 16 weeks Associate’s Degree
Health Information Technology B.S. University of Wisconsin ‐ Milwaukee ‐ Madison 4 semesters 44 credits 22 credits HEALTH‐101 3cr HEALTH‐104 2cr HEALTH‐107 2cr 4‐yr Transfer Under Construction - High School
- PreCollege
Employment Salary and Jobs data courtesy of EMSI
Potential Jobs: Healthcare Customer Service Rep Potential Jobs:
Potential Jobs:
Medical Coder Registered Health Information Technician Wage Range: Wage Range: $ 10.50 ($21,840) Wage Range: $ 15.73 ($32,718) 2013 openings – 889 +16.1% over 10 yrs 2013 openings – 1,161 +23.7% over 10 yrs 2013 openings – 178 +14.7% over 10 yrs $ 16.89 ($35,131) Potential Jobs:
Registered Health Information Administrator Area High Schools with MATC Healthcare Connections
High School
Tech College Course(s)
Franklin
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-104
Greendale
Greenfield
Nathan Hale
Northern Ozaukee
Saint Francis
West Allis Central
Whitnall
South Milwaukee
Oak Creek
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-101
Medical Terminology
Principles of Healthcare
Customer Service
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
MPS
HEALTH – 107
Intro to Healthcare
Computing
HEALTH-101
HEALTH-101
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Audubon
Wisconsin Conservatory of
lifelong learner
Riverside
MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST (30-530-2 and 31-530-2)1
1
The Medical Coding Specialist program was changed from a 20 credit program to a 28 credit program in FY 2013. FY 2013 data includes students in the 28 credit program and students in the 20 credit program.
Enrollment *
200
Graduates *
200
171
138
150
150
115
100
100
50
50
51
30
0
0
FY2011
FY2012
Race Ethnic Ratio *
Native
American
2%
White
45%
FY2011
FY2013
FY2013
Asian
5%
Full-Time
15%
Male
10%
Female
90%
Black
37%
Hispanic
10%
Job Placement Rate ***
Annual Median Salary ***
$60,000
100%
$50,000
92%
75%
50%
68%
$40,000
$32,205
$28,558
FY2010
FY2011
$30,000
25%
$20,000
0%
$10,000
FY2010
FY2012
Gender Ratio *
Full-Time/Part-Time Ratio *
Part-Time
85%
75%
17
FY2011
FY2012
$28,598
FY2012
Notes:
*MATC Client Reporting FY2011-FY2013 data. Students
were enrolled with an active program code.
*** Job Placement and Salary data from the MATC
Graduate Follow-Up Report. Graduates are from the
prior year and are surveyed 6 months after graduation.
Graduates from multiple programs are surveyed for 1
program.
MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Medical Coding Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Meeting Date:
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Time:
5:30 – 7:10
Location
MATC Milwaukee Campus
700 West State Street
Milwaukee, WI
Room:
H112
Facilitator:
N. Vrabec
Minute Taker:
C. Bell/J. Wolfgang
Members Present
Sheri Krueger-Dix
Julie Scherr
Deb Lewis
Debra Bryant
Company Represented
Members Excused
Patti Stingl
Ulyssia Wilborn
Lisa Mahoney
Chelsey Varga
Kathleen Casey
Julie Klug
Company Represented
Ronald Stahr
Student Representative
MATC Representatives
Catherine Bell
Joan Wolfgang
Nancy Vrabec
Position/Title
Program Coordinator
Instructor
Associate Dean
Agenda Item 1
Froedtert/Community Memorial (FroedtertHealth)
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Community Memorial
Columbia/St. Mary’s Hospital
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Wheaton Franciscan Hospital
Aurora Healthcare
Student Services
Call to order: N. Vrabec
A quorum was present. No
The meeting was called to order at: 5:30 p.m.
By: N. Vrabec
Agenda Item 2
Welcome and Introductions: All
Members were welcomed and introductions were made.
Agenda Item 3
Approval of Minutes: All
X Minutes of April 16, 2013 approved
Motion made by: N. Vrabec Second by: Consensus
An explanation of what a quorum is (5 members present) was given by Dr. Vrabec. If no
quorum is present then votes are taken via email if necessary. The WTCS is required to keep
minutes on file of all advisory committee meetings.
Old Business
Agenda Item 4
Advisory Committee Membership: All
Sheri Krueger-Dix agreed to be the new chairperson of the advisory committee replacing Ulyssia
Wilborn. Sheri will follow-up with other members who were not present at the meeting.
Consideration was given as to recruiting an individual who is in the consultant role for the
committee. Community involvement in the committee was also discussed.
Agenda Item 5
Petition Process
Petition window opens in January for both programs.
Agenda Item 6
Program Progress/Enrollment Reports
Current enrollment for Medical Coding Specialist is 7, a drop from 11 at the beginning of
the semester. Discussion was had regarding student perceptions of medical coding and
HIT professions. We also discussed the need for highlighting the HIT profession and
MATC’s programs to high school and middle school students.
Explanation of the one-plus-one program offered at MATC where students can earn a
Technical Diploma and take their CPC and/or CCA exam, and begin working in the field.
The student then has the opportunity to complete a second year and earn an Associate
Degree in HIT and earn their RHIT credential. The consensus was that the RHIT was the
preferred credential for facility-based HIM Department functions.
Student Outcome Assessment (SOA) and Quality Review Process (QRP) was discussed as
the tool MATC uses to measure program outcomes. Program review is due April s,
2014. WTCS program measures Technical Skill Attainment (TSA) for HIT programs
identifying common core program outcomes for all programs. TSA review is in
2014/2015.
Deb Lewis asked if students are required to shadow an HIT professional before being
admitted to the program. Currently the program has an orientation with presentations
to the AHIMA Career Map website, as well as, the AAPC’s website as an introduction to
the profession prior to registering, but having students shadow will be considered.
A suggestion was made to have an advisory committee member(s) attend the
orientation and speak with students to answer questions. Another suggestion was made
to give out contact information so that students can speak with an HIT professional.
Debra Bryant volunteered to share her contact information and answer students’
questions.
Sheri made a suggestion to utilize Adobe Connect to speak with students during an
orientation or just for presentation purposes in the classroom.
Agenda Item 7
Capital Equipment/Budget
N. Vrabec announced the move to the new location that is planned for spring 2013. The
new location is currently called the Haymarket Building or H2 Building located on 6 th
and McKinley. Programs to be located there include: HIT/Medical Coding, Health Unit
Coordinator, Healthcare Services Management, Medical Administrative Assistant, and
Medical Billing.
Computers from the Mequon Campus will be relocated to the new location.
New Business
Agenda Item 8
Employment Outlook: All
Community Memorial/FMLH Compliance Department is looking for experienced (5+
years) Coding/Billing Analysts. Candidates must be RHIT or RHIA credentialed.
Aurora is looking for CPC credential coders to fill several outpatient coding positions.
Agenda Item 9
Next Meeting Date
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda Item 10
Adjournment
Motion made by: C. Bell
Second by: S. Krueger-Dix
X Motion approved
The meeting was adjourned at: 7:10 p.m.
HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATICS & SUPPORT SERVICES CLUSTERS HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HEALTHCARE SERVICES MANAGEMENT Education Technical Diploma
Phlebotomy 18 Credits Including Practicum Career Exploration Certificate Technical Diploma
Health Unit Coordinator PHASE (Pre‐Health Academic Strengthening and Enrichment) 4‐yr Transfer Healthcare Services Management UW‐Milwaukee Cardinal Stritch Alverno College 3 semesters 51‐53 credits 16 Credits B.S. Healthcare Administration Including Practicum - High School
- PreCollege
Associate’s Degree HEALTH‐101 3cr HEALTH‐104 2cr HEALTH‐107 2cr Technical Diploma
Medical Coding 22 credits 4 semesters 16 weeks 4‐yr Transfer Under Construction Health Information Technology Associate’s Degree
44 credits B.S. University of Wisconsin ‐ Milwaukee ‐ Madison