Medical Coder/Biller
Program Details
Program Content:
This program will focus on medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, coding, fundamentals of disease including pharmacology, health care delivery systems, medical records, ethical and legal responsibilities, including safety and security procedures.
Certification / Licensure:
Program Graduates are prepared to earn the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) Certification and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
CTSO:
SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved cocurricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction by providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.
Articulation: Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3) (b), F.S.
Start Date:
August/January
Length of Program::
Full-Time: 1110 hours – approximately 9 months to complete
(Not Pell Eligible)
OCP A
Course Number: HIM0009
Course Title:
Introduction to Health Information Technology
Length: 90 hours
OCP B
Course Number: HIM0091
Course Title: Medical Coder/Biller I
Length: 350 hours
Course Number: HIM0092
Course Title: Medical Coder/Biller II
Length: 350 hours
Course Number: HIM0093
Course Title: Medical Coder/Biller III
Length: 320 hours
Times:
Online instruction. This program will include several in-person meetings on campus, scheduled at specific times throughout the school year
View and Download the MTC Distance Learning Handbook
Campus Location:
ONLINE: MTC East Campus, 5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Bradenton, FL 34211 941-752-8100
Apply to MTC at https://manateetech.edu/apply-now/. Submit your application to access your “To Do List.”
Email mtcalliedhealth@manateeschools.net to request a virtual mandatory information session.
Note: The Basic Skills Assessment must be taken within 6 weeks of your admit date unless exemption criteria have been documented per State Statute. For exemption information, see the Student Handbook located here: https://www.manateetech.edu/quick-docs/
Program #H170530 CIP #0351070715
*Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (includes $60.00 Administrative Fee)
$4583.20
Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance
Application Fee
$45.00
Background Check (All for Life)
$70.00-$90.00
Bookstore
Textbook Estimate (purchased Online through Akademos)
Estimated: $201.54
Other Required Textbooks (from AAPC)
TBD
Estimated Total Cost of Program
$4919.74
Not Pell Eligible
Not Pell Eligible.
All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid. Prices are subject to change. Annual fees (charged each academic year from July 1—June 30).
Textbook estimate. Current book list and prices: https://manateetech.edu/current-students/bookstore/
Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.
Visit MTC Financial Aid page for more information.
Download Florida Department of Education Curriculum Framework (.rtf)
Career Outlook:
29-2071.00 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
29-2099.00 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Top Local Employers:
Intercoastal Medical Group, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Manatee Memorial Hospital
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Program Video
Testimonial / Success Story
Program Facts
Job Placement
Rate
71%
On-time Completion Rate
100%
College Credit
Hours
26
LENGTH
1110 hrs (9 mos)
LOCATION
Virtual
DELIVERY
Online
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Yes
Ready to Start Your Career? Have Questions?
Amy Gates
Career Counselor
5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
Call 941.752.8100
Email: mtcalliedhealth@manateeschools.net
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