Medical Information Coder/Biller (College Credit Certificate)
This program will prepare students for employment as medical coders in all health care environments. Students are instructed in Basic and Advanced ICD-9-CM and CPT, HCPC, DRGs, APCs, RBRVs, RUGs. This program is an intermediate step toward the A.S. degree in Health Information Management listed above.
Health Information Management (A.S. Degree)
Job responsibilities for HIM technicians include design and implementation of systems for the collection of complete and accurate medical records on each patient and the processing, storage, retrieval, security and release of health information and statistics in a timely manner for appropriate uses.
Some courses available in Orange Park and St. Augustine only.
For more information, call (904) 276-6758
or see the College Catalog.
Getting Started - To become a certified coding specialist/associate, you must possess a high school diploma and pass the CCS/CCA exam. Coding education and experience is highly recommended.
New students enrolling in credit courses must submit an application for admission into SJRCC. Some programs may require initial advising courses and placement testing.
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Career opportunities
In as little as one year, you will have the skills to review and analyze health records to identify relevant diagnoses and procedures for patient care encounters in an array of health care settings. Go anywhere with starting salaries as high as $18,000. - AHIMA
Job outlook
Careers in Health Information Management are projected to be some of the fastest growing occupations through the year 2012 - U.S. Dept. of Labor
Wages
$10.61 to $18.00 an hour
Career Settings Include:
Hospices
Hospitals & Clinics
Home Health Agencies
Nursing Care Facilities
Health Departments
Insurance Companies
Curriculum is designed with the help of business and industry professionals
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