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Program Description
What is the Health Information/Medical Information Coder/Biller Program at SCC?  The Health Information/Medical Information Coder/Biller is a College Credit Certificate Program consisting of 34/35 college credit hours. - Upon completion of this program, the student has the technical skills that are necessary to enter the healthcare delivery market as an entry-level Medical Coder and Biller.
- Medical Coding and Billing skills are taught manually and enhanced with "state-of-the art" coding and billing software applications.
- The knowledge gained from the Medical Information Coder/Biller: Health Information Management Certificate prepares students to become nationally certified coders.
- Day, evening and online courses are available, and most major courses are available during evening classes and online. Students must have access to an Internet-capable computer while enrolled in the program
(access to computers is available on all SCC Campuses). - The College Credit Certificate and A.S. in Health Information Management degree are limited-access programs. Candidates must meet minimum CPT/SAT/ACT scores or provide transcripts with proof of ENC1101 English I, with a grade of C or better, prior to registering for the following courses: HSC1531, HIM1450/HIM1453 and HIM1000. Additional prerequisite courses are required for the A.S. in Health Information Management Degree Program (see course sequence). All students are required to
have a criminal background check prior to internship placement. - Medical Information Coders/Billers are usually detail oriented, analytical, and investigative, they like to read and thrive in the knowledge of medicine. If you fit this profile, SCC’s Medical Information Coder/Biller Program might be right for you.
Why should I choose the Health Information/Medical Information Coder/Biller Program at SCC?SCC's Medical Information Coder/Biller: Health Information Management Certificate offers: - A comprehensive AHIMA-approved coding program*;
- An updated curriculum that will prepare students for current job market demands in coding and billing;
- Modern regulatory requirements;
- An experienced faculty that is committed to student success;
- Computer instruction in medical practice management and encoder software; and
- National certification readiness.
*Graduates of the A.S. Health Information Management Program are not eligible for the AHIMA certification exam (RHIT) until the program has received an official letter from CAHIIM, awarding A.S. degree program accreditation. Projected A.S. degree program accreditation: January 2010. | Medical Coding Education Considerations | SCC Student Benefit | | AHIMA-Approved Coding Education Program | Student Community of Practice, student connection e-news, AHIMA Career Assist, professional networking and more valuable professional resources | | Online Classes | Offers flexibility, convenience and minimizes travel expenses to and from campus | | Face-to-Face Classes | Instruction is offered in traditional classroom setting. | | Day Classes | Allows students to take classes if they work during the evening hours | | Evening Classes | Allows students to take classes if they work during the daytime hours | | Updated Curriculum | Important to have instruction that reflects current job market demands in coding and billing | | Experienced, Credentialed and Committed Faculty | All faculty who teach coding and billing courses hold active AHIMA credentials. | | Practical/Workplace Experience through Internship | Real-world experience | | Instruction in National Certification Readiness | Gives students an edge in preparation to sit for a national certification examination. | | College Credit | SCC is a public community college, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). | | Articulation to the B.S. Health Information Management Program at UCF | Advancement to B.S. Degree in Health Information Management |
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