The Medical Coder/Biller (Online Program) at Fort Myers Technical College prepares students for a variety of occupational choices, including working from home, consulting, or working directly for a healthcare provider. The program covers clinical vocabularies and terminologies, human anatomy/physiology, diagnosis/procedure coding, and insurance billing. It includes the ICD-10-CM coding set and uses advanced software applications like Centricity by GE. The program is designed to prepare students for employment in various healthcare settings as entry-level coders, medical record coders, coding technicians, coding clerks, or medical coder/billers. Upon completion, students are ready to sit for the national certifying exam to become a Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) or Certified Professional Biller (CPB). The program is mostly self-paced with a maximum time frame of 12 months and offers benefits such as up-to-date information on medical coding and billing, flexible study times, and preparation for national certifications.
Fort Myers Technical College (FMTC) is a two-year career and technical school located in Fort Myers, Florida. FMTC offers a range of career training programs in 11 technical departments, preparing students for high-paying careers and industry certifications within a year. The college partners closely with local businesses to ensure its programs meet the needs of the workforce, providing students with hands-on training and job placement support.
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