College Credit Certificate Program in

(34 Credit Hours)
CFCC PROGRAM CODE:    6242
The Medical Information Coder/Biller program is a college credit certificate program designed to prepare students for entry-level employment where skills in reviewing health care documentation and properly assigning ICD-9-CM and/or CPT codes are required. In this medical records option, special emphasis is given to training in health information fundamentals, anatomy and physiology, terminology, disease processes, computer applications, coding principles, and a coding application practicum. Graduates passing the specific national certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association are eligible to receive the designated Certified Coding Associate (CCA), the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or the Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-Based (CCS-P).Coders are employed in various settings, including physician offices, hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, home health agencies, cancer registries, government agencies, insurance companies, independent coding services, and managed care. Salaries of coders are determind by type of facility, experience, and locale. The pay scale for non-credentialed coders in North Central Florida ranges from $9 to $13 per hour. Credentialed coders may earn from $11 to $16, depending on experience.

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