MEDICAL CODING/BILLING
Become an important member of the healthcare field with our Medical Coding/Billing certificate program. You’ll help take care of insurance and invoices so doctors and nurses can focus on patients.
THE RIVER CAN HELP YOU…
- Qualify to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exams
- Prepare for work in a hospital, outpatient surgery center, clinic, physician’s office or government agency
- Build personal, leadership and career skills needed by healthcare workers through our active chapter of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
AVAILABLE PROGRAM
Medical Coding/Billing
Associate Degrees
Credits or Hours: 37 credits
Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida. Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours. Student eligibility to apply to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam includes possession of a valid form of identification. Please visit the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) website to ensure your eligibility.
Completion of the Medical/Coder Biller requirements makes you eligible to apply to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam in Florida.
If you may choose to reside outside of Florida or one of the compact states after graduation, IRSC cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in your state. Some states have requirements in addition to the program’s curriculum. If you wish to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam in another state, contact the department of management systems in the state to determine whether this degree will meet their licensure requirements.
Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Table for Medical Coder/Biller
Help Keep Healthcare Running
Get ready to join one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare field with our Medical Coding/Billing certificate program. You will learn how to navigate and use coding systems and insurance policies to tackle key operational functions in healthcare clinics, hospitals, government agencies and more.
Our program consists of lectures and hands-on learning through labs and practicum experiences. You will gain a foundation in all of the essential areas needed for a successful career, including:
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Coding systems
- Pharmacology
- Health care delivery systems
- Basics of medical records services
- Ethical and legal responsibilities
- Safety/security procedures
- Basic data processing
- Employability skills
Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for national certification exams like the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and Certified Professional Coder (CPC), opening doors to roles such as medical record coder, coding technician or coding clerk.
Medical coding and billing professionals enjoy flexible roles, as many positions are fully remote or hybrid. You may also choose to pursue opportunities to advance into auditing, compliance or health information management.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
At Indian River State College, our students who study Medical Coding/Billing can go into these careers:
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