Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg Campus Medical Coder/Biller St Petersburg, Florida

The mission of this program is to provide students with the best quality training in order for them to achieve their career goals in the health care industry. The program consists of a planned sequence of courses: Introduction to Health Information Technology (90 hours), Medical Coder/Biller 1 of 3 (350 hours), Medical Coder/Biller 2 of 3 (350 hours), and Medical Coder/Biller 3 of 3 (320 hours). Students will learn safety procedures, employability skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, basic mathematics, science, computer literacy, the profession of health information management, and basic health information technology. They will achieve a high level of knowledge and comprehension of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, and the fundamentals of the disease process. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICD and CPT coding systems, the utilization of medical coding references, and will be able to explain the significance of health information services. They will also demonstrate ethical and legal principles with regard to the use of medical records, computer skills, safety and security specific to health information, and an understanding of medical billing. The program is offered in an online format only, and students are expected to complete a required number of online lessons every week. Graduates are prepared and eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification exam as well as the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg Campus is a 2-year technical and vocational school located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The campus offers 34 degree and certificate programs, along with six apprenticeships, and provides job placement opportunities through partnerships with local employers. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1, the college emphasizes hands-on learning and career development to meet the needs of business and industry.