Medical Coder/Biller Program
Help health care professionals locate and obtain the information they need for patient care, research, and decision-making.
Introduction:
The medical coder/billing program takes approximately one year to complete. Medical record coders assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure documented in a patient’s record. They code symptoms, diseases, operations, and treatments according to a recognized classification system. After the information is coded, the medical record coder may use a computer program to assign the patient to one of several hundred “diagnostic-related groups” or drugs.
Employment Opportunities:
Medical record coders work with little supervision in physicians’ offices and many are self-employed. In large facilities such as hospitals and insurance companies, medical record coders work under the supervision of health information administrators or medical record technicians.
Career Opportunities:
- Medical Coder/Biller
Employment Outlook:
Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 9% from 2020 to 2030.
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $19.87 hourly or $41,340 annually.
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 1110 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):
OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
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OCP A | Introduction to Health Information Technology | 90 Hours |
OCP B | Medical Coder/Biller I Medical Coder/Biller II Medical Coder/Biller III | 350 Hours 350 Hours 320 Hours |
Total Hours: 1110 |
Location & Course’s Schedule:
Medical Coder/Biller is available at the following school (s):
LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
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D.A. Dorsey Technical College | Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. |
Contact Information at the Location:
Additional information can be provided by student services:
LOCATION | COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR | PHONE NUMBER |
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D.A. Dorsey Technical College (305) 693-2490 | Jackie Benjamin Don Hylor Jr. | Ext. 2171 Ext. 2172 |
Source
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm.