Note: Prior to enrolling in coursework, please contact your college advisor and/or Director of the Health Information Technology (HIT), Medical Coding, and Medical Billing Programs, DeShawna Hill-Burns, dhill7@ccc.edu.
The Malcolm X College Health Information Technology Program is in the self-study phase of CAHIIM’s initial accreditation process. The MXC HIT Program will submit the self-study by April 2020.
For more information on CAHIIM’s initial accreditation timeline, please visit: CAHIIM Timeline
About
This evolving field combines disciplines of medicine, computer technology, and information management. Working in the HIT field offers a meaningful work environment and the opportunity of continuous learning and advancement. Our stackable degree path allows students to apply all credits earned in the Medical Billing-Basic Certificate (BC) program, to the Medical Coding-Advanced Certificate (AC) program. Upon successful completion of the Medical Coding-Advanced Certificate, students can then pursue a degree towards an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology.
Mission Statement
The Health Information Technology (HIT) program at Malcolm X College, a City College of Chicago, offers an introductory career-focused educational path into the healthcare industry. This program is designed for students who aspire to become healthcare professionals in the Health Information Technology (HIT) career field, this includes professional opportunities for Medical Coders and Billers. The program is designed to prepare students to successfully attain professional coding certifications, such as the Certified Coding Assistant, (CCA), through the American Health Information Management Association and the Certified Coding Professional, Apprentice (CPC-A) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon completion of the Health Information Technology (HIT) Associate’s Degree Program, students will be prepared for job opportunities within the healthcare industry.
Health Information Technology (HIT) Careers
Graduates of the Health Information Technology (HIT) Associate’s Program may consider, but are not limited the following career options:
- Medical coder/biller
- Revenue cycle specialist
- Medical documentation analyst
- Health Information Technician
- Release of Information
- Data Analyst
- Patient care coordinator
- Insurance claims clerk
- Benefits Coordinator
Admission Requirements
- Completion of MXC Medical Billing [BC] courses with a grade of C or higher in all courses OR currently enrolled in Medical Billing.
- "C" or higher in all courses.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Currently enrolled in Malcolm X College Medical Billing program are eligible to apply.
- Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended outside of City Colleges of Chicago to the Malcolm X College Office of Registrar Services.
- On-campus, in-person interview.
- Submit one Letter of Recommendation at the time of interview.
- Once accepted to the program and prior to registration; students must complete the following:
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Provide proof of health insurance
- Provide current immunization records
- Students need to have transportation to and from their clinical sites
Submitting Application within Student Portal (my.ccc.edu )
- Under “My Academic Plan”
- Within “Academic Planning”
- Click “Selective Application”
