The Medical Information Coder/Biller program provides the
student with the technical skills necessary to code medical
diagnosis, procedures and services provided for reimbursement in a
wide variety of settings including hospital outpatient, ambulatory
surgery centers, clinics and physician offices. Upon completion of
the program the student will be eligible to sit for the national
credentialing examination for the Certified Coding Assistant (CCA)
credential offered through the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA). Upon completion of the
program students will have the option to progress towards a twoyear
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Health
Information Management to become a Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT).
Students enrolled in the Medical Information Coder/Biller
Certificate program must provide documentation of a CPR Health
Care Provider Card and/or certificate or letter stating attendance in
an AIDS/OSHA/Domestic Violence Workshop or course to the HIM
program director or Allied Health Department Head located at the
Warrington Campus.
Special Requirements:
Persons interested in the program should contact the Health Programs Admission office at the Warrington campus. Applications must be returned to this office.
*If applicable, any documents related to this program of study can be found listed under the Documents section on this web page.
*We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State Allied Health Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
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