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Medical Coder-Biller at Florida Gateway College

Medical Coder-Biller

at Florida Gateway College

Central Florida Catalog

The Medical Coder/Biller program is designed to prepare students for coding careers in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Coding professionals read and analyze medical records, convert medical record data to diagnosis and procedure codes, and use codes to receive proper reimbursement for healthcare services. Industry job titles include entry-level coder, medical record coder, clinical coder, coding technician, coding clerk, and medical coder/biller. Program content includes, but is not limited to, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease processes, healthcare delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) National Certification Exam offered through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Leads to

$48.8k careers

Costs

$3.8k

Takes

12 Months
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Example Career

Medical Records Specialists

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

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$35,080

$48,780

$77,810

$16.87

$23.45

$37.41

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency

To be officially considered for this program a student must: 1. Be a high school graduate or have a GED, 2. Complete a Florida Gateway College application; and 3. Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with a score of math 9, language 11, and reading 11 by the end of the program.

Who do I Contact?

149 SE College Pl
Lake City, FL 32025

Quick Facts

Location:  Lake City, FL

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  Hybrid OnlineWhite Background

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency