Medical Coder/Biller (Online Program)
Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers, Florida
Certificate
Online
Program Details
Program Length
10-12 months
Program Cost
$5,225
total
Sources
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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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.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Fort Myers Technical College in Fort Myers, Florida, offers vocational and technical education aimed at equipping students with job-ready skills. The institution provides a variety of programs in areas such as healthcare, information technology, and automotive services to prepare graduates for the workforce.
