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Medical coder/biller
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Annually, billions of dollars in claims are processed and investigated by insurance groups and government programs such as Medicare. The health care industry has adopted several widely used coding systems to expedite medical billing and reimbursement procedures. Coders/billers are experts in medical billing systems. They assign codes to patient symptoms, diagnoses, operations, and treatments to process reimbursement claims. In addition to documenting records, the coded information may be used by practitioners to help make diagnostic decisions. Successful medical coders/billers are organized, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy working with numbers and are undaunted by paperwork. Program information and course listings |
Career opportunitiesCoders/billers work in hospitals, doctors' offices, and for insurance companies under the supervision of a medical record administrator. Coders/billers also work with minimal supervision in physicians' offices, often as independent contractors. Job titles include coder, medical record coder, coding technician, coding clerk, and coding specialist. Job outlookDemand for more accurate claims processing is strong, and employment opportunities for medical coders are very good nationwide, due to an increased number of medical tests and treatments for an increasing and aging population. Salary rangeMedical coders in our area typically earn between $19,000 to $25,000 per year. Coders who work as independent contractors may earn considerably higher wages. Placement rateState follow-up records indicate that 100 percent of PHCC graduates of the Medical Coder program are either employed in field or are continuing their education. |
Academic opportunitiesAs a student in this program, you'll receive detailed classroom instruction in medical language and procedures. In addition, you'll gain practical work experience in a clinical setting. Students learn
AccreditationThis program is accredited by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Students who complete the program are eligible to sit for the certification examination, which is administered at PHCC. PHCC linksContacts
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Important notice
Pursuant to Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, the Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, and the Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant has been:
- Convicted or plead guilty or nolo contendere to a felony violation regardless of adjudication of: chapters 409 (Social Welfare), 817 (Fraudulent Practices), and 893 (Drug Abuse Prevention and Control), unless the sentence and any probation or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the application.
- Terminated for cause from Florida Medicaid Program (unless the applicant has been in good standing for the most recent five years).
- Terminated for cause by any other State Medicaid Program or the Medicare Program (unless the termination was at least 20 years prior to the date of the application and the applicant has been in good standing with the program for the most recent five years).
The change in Florida Statute 456.0635 indicates that if a student’s criminal background check reflects a conviction involving any of the above categories, the student will not be eligible to apply or receive a Florida license, or to sit for a certification examination if it is applicable to the program they are intending to apply for.
For more information regarding this statute, please visit the statute page.
