The Medical Coder/Biller Program prepares students for employment as Medical Coder/Biller. The student will learn to translate diagnoses and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4).

The program involves coding, classifying and indexing diagnoses and procedures for purpose of standardization, retrieval, and statistical analysis. The student will also be trained to prepare and file insurance claim forms for reimbursement. There is special emphasis on ethical and legal responsibilities, data quality, financial reimbursement, reimbursement, diagnosis-related groups (DRG’s) and ambulatory patient classification (APCs).

The Medical Center Campus Medical Coder/Biller Program is a Vocational Credit Certificate program that is a 5 semester course of study requiring 33.3 vocational credits (1000 contact hours). Before entry into the Coder/Biller Specialist Program, students must complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (T.A.B.E.) Completion of this test does not guarantee admission to the program.

The Medical Coder/Biller Program provides learning experiences that enable the student to acquire and assimilate the necessary technical competencies to function effectively as a supportive health care provider in the health information management profession. In keeping with its mission and goals, and in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Medical Center Campus promotes an environment of respect and support for persons with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations. Please see the ADA Standards listed for this program.

This program is highly demanding, and students are therefore more successful if they do not work while in the program. If students must work for financial support, the program strongly recommends a limit of 20 hours of employment per week. Students should also consider family responsibilities before committing to a full-time accelerated program.

To facilitate the clinical portion of the program, students may be assigned to a clinical facility within Miami Dade County. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the campus and to various agencies in the community to which they are assigned for clinical experiences.

Students that successfully complete all program/course requirements and receive their certification of completion are eligible for 27 college credits towards the Associate in Science Degree in Health Information Management.

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