The purpose of the Medical Coder/Biller program is to prepare students for employment as medical coders, medical coder/billers, and medical coding technicians. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully obtaining their Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification. The Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) that graduates will earn is equivalent to 26 credit hours, which transfer towards an Associates Degree in Health Information Management.
STARTING SALARIES
Vary, ranging from $23,900 to $45,360*
*Based on local industry information.
RECENT EMPLOYERS OF GRADUATES
- Heart of Florida
- Ocala Infectious Disease
- SIVA MD PA
- Urology Care of Central Florida
- UF Health
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Medical Coder/Biller Master Plan of Instruction
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- Principles and foundation of Health Information Management
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology for Coding Concepts
- Demonstrate proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding system
- Concepts of Insurance and Reimbursement
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders), CCS-P (Certified Coder Specialist – Physician-based) through AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) (optional)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Physician Office
- Outpatient Clinic
- Coding & Billing Companies
- Remote Coding (with experience)
OUR NUMBERS
Discover how Marion Technical College prepares students for the healthcare industry.
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STEPS TO ENROLLMENT
- ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION
- AND/OR INTERVIEW WITH INSTRUCTOR
- APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID, IF APPLICABLE
- COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION
- MEET WITH AN ADMISSIONS ADVISOR
- FILL OUT YOUR PROGRAM’S SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET, IF APPLICABLE
- PAY YOUR APPLICATION FEE
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
JAN ROBERTS
Instructor
RMA, BXMO, CMAC, CPC, CCS-P, Instructor at MTC Since 1996, Medical Assistant Instructor Since 2011.
