Interested in the field of Health Information Technology? This slideshare presentation will help you in pursuing your goal.

1. GETTING YOUR FOOT IN THE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DOOR
BY: CYNTHIA BROWN, MBA, RHIT, CCS
OWNER:
CYNTCODING HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES
CODING YESTERDAY’S NOMENCLATURE TODAY

2. WHY CHOOSE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT’S A PROMISING CHOICE
• Department of Labor says,
“The field will grow by 21%
from 2010 to 2020.
• Baby Boomers are getting
older and need care;
therefore anything that is a
spinoff from healthcare is in
high demand.

3. WHY CHOOSE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Other Reasons for Growth
• The ARRA mandating
hospitals and physicians to
switch to electronic medical
records by 2014 has spurred
industry growth with a $49
billion investment.
• The industry needs a multiskilled work force to meet
this requirement.

4. WHY CHOOSE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Other Reasons for Growth
• Privacy and Security laws
are being stretched to the
limit with the increase use
of technology .
• The health information
technician’s expertise in this
area has become an
organization’s lifeline to
compliance and regulatory
requirements.

5. WHY CHOOSE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LET’S NOT FORGET ICD-10
• ICD-10, which takes effect in
October 2014 increases the
accuracy in diagnosis
assignment and allows for a
more detailed patient
encounter.
• This will require a more
skilled workforce in the
areas of coding and clinical
documentation specialists.

6. HOW CAN YOU GET IN ON THE ACTION
WHAT YOU NEED
 A Postsecondary
Certificate or;
 Associate’s Degree in
Health Information
Technology
 CAUTION: When
choosing a program of
study make sure it is a
certified, recognized
program in the industry.

7. Breaking into the Industry
• Research by staying abreast of
the industry news to find out who
is hiring and what the educational
requirements are.
• Attend an accredited program in
your area of interest.
• Move towards becoming a
credentialed professional ASAP.
• Network by connecting to people
in the industry (i.e., social media,
professional organizations, and
social events).
• Volunteer for the experience and
the exposure.
• Assess your skills and use your
transferable skills to get your foot
in the door.
• Be willing to take those entry
level jobs and give it your all.
• For those educational programs
that require a practicum
remember to standout.
• Find a mentor in your area of
interest and the area you live in.
• Lastly think P.I.G.; Persistence,
Integrity and Guts.

8. GOOD LUCK
Cynthia Brown, MBA, RHIT, CCS
AHIMA approved ICD-10 CM/PCS Trainer
CyntCoding Health Information Services
Phone: 404-992-8984/E-Fax: 678-805-4919
P.O. Box 3019
Decatur, GA 30031
cyntcoder@gmail.com or cyntcoder@aol.com
www.cyntcodinghealthinformationservices.com
Coding Yesterday’s Nomenclature Today®