Medical Coder/Biller (B526)
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At a Glance
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"This ATD program is no longer taking new students and will be suspended as of May 2010. Those students interested in this program should declare the new Medical Information Coder/Biller credit certificate (Program Code 6528)."
This applied technology diploma program prepares students for employment as medical coders and insurance billers. The medical coder is responsible for assigning correct diagnostic and procedural codes to medical documentation from patients’ medical records to assure appropriate medical insurance billing. |
Employment Opportunities |
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment as a Medical Coder or Biller in a physician’s office, clinic or hospital. Medical billers and coders are employees that use the patient diagnosis and procedures and translate them into numeric code. Medical billers use these numeric codes to complete and submit claims to insurance companies for the professional services patients receive from their medical practitioner or medical facility.
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Job Outlook |
Although this is a small occupation prospects should be very good ( U. S. Dept of Labor) because of rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that will be increasingly scrutinized by health insurance companies, regulators, courts, and consumers. Also, technicians will be needed to enter patient information into computer databases to comply with Federal legislation mandating the use of electronic patient records. The majority of new jobs is expected in offices of physicians as a result of increasing demand for detailed records, especially in large group practices. Rapid growth also is expected in home health care services, outpatient care centers, and nursing and residential care facility.
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Salary Information |
Florida Earnings:
Average Annual Wage: $27,976
Entry Annual Wage: $19,760
Experienced Annual Wage: $32,074
Entry Hourly Wage: $9.50
Experienced Hourly Wage: $15.42
Average Hourly Wage: $13.45
Earnings will vary depending on organization experience, skills, responsibilities, type of certification and geographic location.
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
You need to be dependable and have the ability to analyze. Have general office skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and orientation to databases. Use discretion and have respect for the privacy of patient records. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
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| Career Path Notes |
The Approval Committee for Certification Programs (ACCP) certifies that the Medical Coder/Biller Program at PBCC is approved as a Comprehensive Coding Program-233 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Il 60601-5800, 312-233-1132.
Students who complete this program are eligible to sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) CCA examination and the American Academy of Certified Professional Coders (AAPC) CPC examination. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a Medical Coder in the field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below.
AHIMA
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| Sources of Additional Information |
American Academy of Professional Coders
American Health Information Management Association
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