Medical Coder Biller (Limited Access Program), A.S. Certificate

Program Information

A.S. Certificate - Code 091201 - Catalog 2023/2024

Linda Moss, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3756, Linda.Moss@daytonastate.edu 

Maggie Muszka, Administrative Assistant, 386-506-3080, Magdolna.Muszka@daytonastate.edu

Melissa Brown, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown-Mack@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The mission of the Medical Coder/Biller program at Daytona State College is to provide a quality program to educate students regarding the coding and billing in an outpatient setting.

Description:

This certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment as a medical coder/biller in ambulatory, physician office, and hospital outpatient settings. The Medical Coder/Biller is responsible for translating diagnostic and procedural narrative from the medical record into alphanumeric codes. Credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the AS degree in Health Information Technology. Graduates are eligible to take applicable credentialing examinations.   

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills in verbal and written tasks in a health care office environment

2. Accurately code and bill in an outpatient setting by analyzing medical data, including problem solving complex medical data scenarios with a high degree of accuracy.

3. Identify and evaluate information in the electronic medical record by effectively navigating the system.

4. Function as a valuable member of a quality healthcare team.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Approximate Additional Costs

*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.

Additional Admission Requirements

• This is a limited access program.  

• Students must have a standard high school diploma (or GED) and be at least 18 years of age to enroll.

• Completion of the following course with a grade of 'C' or better is required for continuing enrollment approval: HSC1531 (Medical Terminology).

Additional Completion Requirements

• This is a limited access program. Continuing enrollment approval will be required to enroll in the program specific courses based on a selection process after completing the General Education classes required.

• Submit completed application for continuing enrollment to the School of Health Careers. Applications are accepted anytime during the year. Selections are made once per year. Applicants with cumulative GPA's of 2.5 or higher and successful completion of all prerequisite and corequisite courses will be considered more favorably.

• To be eligible for continuing enrollment, the student must qualify for ENC1101 (Introduction to Composition). The student must show successful completion of MAT0028C (Elementary Algebra and Lab). This eligibility can be met through assessment results or course work. Applicants that graduated from a Florida public high school after the year 2003 and earned a Standard High School diploma are not required to take the placement test. Those applicants that have successfully completed college level English and/or Math may be exempt from placement testing. All other applicants are required to take the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) and be at the 10th grade level for reading, language and arithmetic.

• All courses must be completed with a 'C' or better. Program specific courses must have been completed within one year and evaluated by the assistant chair. All other substitutions must be approved by the Assistant Chair.

• Students will be held accountable for the policies and procedures of the Medical Coder/Biller program as outlined in the Coder/Biller student handbook, as well as the College Student handbook.

Careers

The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org.  For additional career information, please see: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2071.00.

Program Length: The typical length of this program is three (3) semesters (45 weeks) for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2016-17) for this field at 82%.

Job titles for this certificate are Medical Coder and Medical Biller.

Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.

General Education Courses

General Education Core - 6 Credits

Communication Core (3 credits)

Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)

Program Specific Courses

Program Specific Courses require a "C" or better.

Sample Program of Study

Prerequisite Course

1st Semester

2nd Semester

3rd Semester

Total Credit Hours: 37