Medical Information Coder/Biller

Medical Information Coder/Biller is a program taught at Florida SouthWestern State College, USA. Intake: Fall Semester start; Spring Semester start. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (four-semester College Credit Certificate (CCC)) options.

The Medical Information Coder/Biller (MICB) College Credit Certificate (CCC) at Florida SouthWestern State College prepares students for employment as entry-level medical information coders and billers. Students analyze health records and convert information into diagnosis and procedure codes. The program also prepares students to manage processes to collect accurate, complete, and current health information to support reimbursement, and to apply coding knowledge to support accurate reimbursement methodologies and payment systems.

The MICB CCC is a four-semester program. The certificate incorporates selected courses from the Health Information Technology, AS degree program. It includes an internship course identified as HIM 2814C. Students who complete the certificate may continue their studies and pursue the Health Information Technology, AS Degree while working in the field. The program is designed for entry into the Medical Coding and Billing profession.

The minimum requirements for admission in Medical Information Coder/Biller at Florida SouthWestern State College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Florida SouthWestern State College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Florida SouthWestern State College as pre-requiste for admission in Medical Information Coder/Biller.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission to the Medical Information Coder/Biller, CCC program is selective.

• Students must be 18 years of age or over.
• FSW Admission Status must be complete, including the FSW application and placement testing. (Call the Admissions Office at 239-489-9361 with questions about FSW Admission Status.)
• Possess a cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better, including all undergraduate transfer work, for admission into the program.
• Complete the online Medical Information Coder/Biller Program Application and submit the $25 application fee.

As part of the admissions process into the Medical Information Coder/Biller Program at Florida SouthWestern State College, students are required to complete and pass a Criminal Background Check and 10-panel drug screen at the student's expense. This must be completed before full acceptance in the HIT Program. Additionally, students will be required to complete a Criminal History Background Check and 10-panel drug screen before enrollment in the professional practice experience course if more than 12 months have elapsed.

Upon acceptance into the program, students must meet with the School of Allied Health student advisor before enrolling in classes.

After acceptance to the program and before enrollment in the internship course (HIM 2814C), students must provide the following:

• Provide a current (within 12 months) college-approved criminal background check and urine drug testing at the applicant’s expense.
• Provide documentation of a health physical and functional evaluation from a healthcare provider including all required immunizations.
• Provide evidence of tuberculosis (TB) screening.
• Provide proof of personal health insurance.
• Provide evidence of current Basic Life Support Provider Certification (CPR and AED).

Please check detail of study units at https://www.fsw.edu/academics/programs/certmedicalinfo

• Entry-level medical information coders and billers
• Hospitals
• Physicians’ offices and clinics
• Ambulatory surgery centers
• Insurance companies
• Government agencies
• Medical coding and billing companies

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