Program H170529 consists of a planned sequence of courses.

Introduction to Health Information Technology - Course HIM0009 (90 hours) – Students will learn safety procedures, employability skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, basic mathematics, science, computer literacy, the profession of health information management, and basic health information technology.

Medical Coder/Biller, 1 of 3 - Course HIM0091 (350 hours) – Students will achieve a high level of knowledge and comprehension of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, and the fundamentals of the disease process.

Medical Coder/Biller, 2 of 3 - Course HIM0093 (350 hours) – Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICD and CPT coding systems, the utilization of medical coding references, and will be able to explain the significance of health information services.

Medical Coder/Biller, 3 of 3 - Course HIM0092 (320 hours) – Students will demonstrate the following: ethical and legal principles with regard to the use of medical records, computer skills, safety and security specific to health information, and an understanding of medical billing.

Distance Education: Pinellas Technical College offers the Medical Coder/Biller program in an online format only. Prospective students should have proficient computer skills to enroll in this program. Students are expected to complete a required number of online lessons every week. For additional information go to the 'Online Programs and Courses' page.

Industry Certification(s): Graduates are prepared and eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification exam, the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), also offered through NHA.

Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement:  70%

Minimum Attendance Requirement:  70%

Basic Skills Exit Requirement for Program Completion:  Student's competency in computation (mathematics) and communication (reading/language arts) is assessed; required basic skills grade levels are: Computation - 9 and Communication - 11.

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Program length and costs are approximate, and subject to change.

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