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Medical Coder/Biller

Purpose:

The program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of healthcare settings as entry-level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, coding clerks or medical coder/billers.

Courses:

Program Length:

1,000 Hours, 46 weeks

Employment Outlook:

Employment opportunities are excellent for qualified/trained individuals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an increase in the need for medical billers/coders.

Salary Range:

In the state of Florida, entry-level Medical Records and Health Information Technicians can average $21,091.20 to $29,931.20 per year.*

Admission Requirements:

Standard Career and Technical program admission procedures apply; high school diploma or GED; attend an information session, and uniforms and additional requirements applicable to program.

Certificate of Completion:

Upon completion of all course requirements, students earn an Applied Technology Diploma. Vocational credit will be converted to college credit upon transfer to the AS degree at the community college. This program is part of the Health Information Management or Office System Technology – Medical Office Systems Specialization Associate of Science Degrees and guarantees transfer of credit of 26 hours toward the Associate of Science Degree at a Community College that offers one of these programs of study.