The Medical Coder/Biller program prepares the student for employment as an entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, coding clerk, or medical coder/ biller. Training includes but is not limited to medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease process, including pharmacology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills. This program is offered in both traditional classroom instruction and online learning settings.

Training includes learning how to assist physicians with patient examinations, treatments, medications, monitoring basic laboratory testing, phlebotomy, electrocardiograph, administration of medications, emergency procedures, receptionist duties, insurance verification/ finance procedures, office management software and employability skills. An unpaid practicum experience at a physician’s office or health care clinic is required to complete the program. This program is offered in a traditional classroom instruction setting.