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  Medical
Coder/Billers review and analyze
medical records and assign the appropriate diagnostic and/or procedure codes
to medical conditions specific to the patient. Students learn the basic
rules of coding and how to use the manuals to accurately code reports for
reimbursement for health care services, research purposes, and gathering of
statistical data. This information is also used by health service
organizations to document compliance with Federal regulations.
This program incorporates online
courses, self-directed modules, lectures, and lab activities into a flexible
schedule geared toward the working student.
Medical
Coder/Biller is part of a new Florida program where students earn an Applied
Technical Diploma (ATD) which guarantees the transfer of credit hours toward
an Associate of Science degree in Health Information Management or Office
Systems Technology-Medical Office Systems Specialization at a community
college. (Click
here for more information on ATDs.)
Graduates of this program may take the coding specialist certification
examination given by the American Health Information Management Association
(AHIMA) to become a Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding
Specialist (CCS). A number of certifications are also available on a
national level.
CONTENT:
 | Health Careers CORE* |
| Anatomy and
Physiology*
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Advanced Coding |
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Applied English |
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Diagnostic Coding |
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Diseases & Drugs of the System* |
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Health
Information Services |
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Introduction to Coding |
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Laboratory Practice I & II |
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Medical/Legal Concepts |
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Medical Billing
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Medical Terminology |
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Procedure Coding |
*Students are encouraged to complete these online courses prior to enrolling as a full-time student. (Register and pay fees
in Building 1.)
PROGRAM LENGTH:
This program takes about 9 months (1000 hours) to complete.
ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS: Student's
competency in math, language, reading and typing is pre-assessed. Required
basic skills grade levels are: Reading-11; Math 10; and Language-11.
Applicant must also have...
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A
high school diploma or GED |
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Proof of Rubella immunity |
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A
physical exam |
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T.
B. Test |
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Typing skills of
30 wpm |
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Criminal
background check |
Applicants must have the basic skills and aptitudes necessary for
success in the training program and occupation they have chosen.
Applicants having met the minimal criteria listed above will be accepted
into the program on a "first application completed/submitted, first
accepted" basis, except as noted below as per SCTI entrance
requirements:
1. Chemically Impaired - requires one full
year of documented stability prior to admission.
2. Emotional/Mental Illness - requires one full
year of documented stability prior to admission.
3. Arrests - Applicants who have
been convicted of, or who have plead nolo contendere, for arson, assault,
robbery, armed burglary, kidnapping, attempted murder, murder,
manslaughter, repeated drug or alcohol offences, or repeated misdemeanor
offences will be denied admission to Health Science programs. Applicants
who have been arrested and convicted of or who have plead nolo contendere
to offences other than those previously stated will be denied admission
for one full year. Applicants must be prepared to present documentation of
satisfaction of all court mandates and document one year of satisfactory
work history. Regulatory agencies
and local employers may have more stringent requirements for employment
screening.
4. Health Risks - In order to determine that the
applicant’s career choice will not be detrimental to their own health,
or the safety of a patient/client, medical release documentation will be
required for some medications and physical conditions identified on the
physical examination questionnaire.
ENTRANCE DATES:
This program is offered once a year in August and January. Classes meet on Monday
and Thursday evenings. Applications must be complete and an interview scheduled with the instructor
prior to the entrance dates.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Call an SCTI counselor at (941)
924-1365 x62286. |
