Applied Technology Diploma
	Medical Coder/Biller (B398)
	Health information coding is the transformation of verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries and procedures into alphanumeric designations. Responsibilities include coding of diagnoses and procedures; preparation and processing of insurance claims. Medicare and other third party payors use coded data for claims processing. Coded information is used in the assessment of clinical care, to support research activity, and the identification of health care concerns critical to the public at large. This limited access program prepares graduates for employment as a health care/medical coder or biller in a variety of settings. The program is a combination of professional courses including lecture, laboratory and clinical education components. Confidentiality and legal concerns are also covered. Professional practice experiences are provided in local health care facilities under the supervision of qualified professional personnel. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded on Applied Technology Diploma.
	Expected Job Growth: 36% within the next ten years
	Certification and Licensing:
	Completers of the program are advised to gain coding experience in inpatient coding as well as outpatient coding before taking the Coding Certification Specialist examination.
	Articulations:
	All courses are college credit and are transferable into the FCCJ Health Information Management AS/AAS program.
	Requirements and Curriculum:
	Prior to being admitted to the program, an applicant must complete BSC 2085C, HSC 1531, and CGS 1570.
	Professional Courses:
	BSC 2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
	HSC 1531 Medical Terminology (3)
	CGS 1570 Microcomputer Applications (3)
	HIM 1433 Pathophysiology I (2)
	BSC 2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
	HIM 1300 Healthcare Delivery Systems (2)
	HIM 1110 Health Data Concepts (2)
	HIM 1260 Health Insurance Billing (2)
	HIM 1436 Pathophysiology II (2)
	HIM 1224 ICD 9-CM Coding Principles (3)
	HIM 2012 Health Law (3)
	HIM 1253 CPT Coding (3)
	HIM 1800 Professional Practice Experience I (2)
	Credit Hours: 35
	Total Credit Hours: 35
	A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program.
	Application Procedures:
	Applicants will be ranked on the quality points earned in the three prerequisite courses. Students who verify work experience in health information management will earn two points per year, up to a maximum of six points. In the event of a tie, the College Placement Test scores will be used as a tie-breaker. An applicant must:
	1. Have an official high school transcript/GED® test scores
	2. Complete Medical Coder/Biller program application (contact the health information management office for deadlines)
	3. Be currently enrolled or a former Florida Community College student
	4. Completed BSC 2085C, HSC 1531 and CGS 1570 with a grade of C or higher
	5. Have College Placement Test scores by the program application deadline
	Total Tuition and Fees:
	Estimated tuition is $2,000 (for Florida residents as of 7/03). Estimated cost of books, materials and fees is $500.
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