Medical Coder/Biller ATD

Program Details

Program Description:

Industry Certification: 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).

Train to be Medical Records Specialist, Health Information Technologists.

The program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of health care settings as entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, or coding clerks, or medical coder/biller (Medical Records and Health Information Technicians).
The content includes but is not limited to medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease process including pharmacology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills.

Articulation: Program graduates are guaranteed 26 hours of college credit towards an associate degree in Health Information Technology once accepted into a Florida Community College.

Start Date:

August/October

Program Length:

Full-Time Online: 1110 hours – approximately 10 months to complete
(Not Pell Eligible)

Times:

100% Online

For more information, contact the career counselor at 941.752.8100 x 47032, or email at mtcalliedhealth@manateeschools.net

Campus Location:

MTC East Campus, 5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34211
941.752.8100

Apply to MTC at https://www.manateetech.edu/apply-now/. Submit your application to access your “To Do List.”
Email mtcalliedhealth@manateeschools.net to request a virtual mandatory information session.
Complete your “To-Do List” at https://www.MTCdashboard.net. The deadline for your completed “To-Do List” is 4 weeks prior to the class start date.

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 administrative fee)

$4,384.20

Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance

Application Fee

$45.00

Background Check (All for Life)

$58.00

Bookstore

Textbook Estimate (day)

Textbook note – Students are responsible for the purchase of the Pro Fee Coder Bundle- with AMA CPT® Code Book.  Students will obtain this bundle directly from the AAPC website.   The cost of this bundle is approximately $250.00 after AAPC membership (membership provided to the student by MTC Medical Coder Biller Program lab fee funds)

$515.71

*Estimated Total Cost of Program

$5,002.91


*Prices are subject to change

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: http://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

Program Facts

Job Placement
Rate

71%

On-time Completion Rate

100%

College Credit
Hours

26

LENGTH

1110 hrs (10 mos)

LOCATION

Virtual

DELIVERY

100% Online

DUAL ENROLLMENT
Yes

Have Questions? Ready to Start Your Career?

Amy Gates


5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
Call   941.752.8100 x 47032
Email: gates2a@manateeschools.net
or schedule an appointment:

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