Program: Medical Coder/Biller (CCC) - Northwest Florida State College

Aug 15, 2025

2015-2016 Updated Catalog

Admission Program of Study Code MEDB
State CIP Code 0351070707

Students who successfully complete this college credit certificate may be eligible to receive credits towards the Office Administration (AS) (AS) Degree (State CIP Code 1552020400).

Core Courses

HIM 1000 - Health Information and Delivery Systems 3 Credit Hours
HIM 1012 - Health Care and Legal Compliance 3 Credit Hours
HIM 1432 - Pathopharmacology 3 Credit Hours
HIM 2253 - CPT Coding - Part 1 3 Credit Hours *
HIM 2272 - Healthcare Reimbursement 3 Credit Hours *
HIM 2724 - ICD Coding Part 1 3 Credit Hours *
HIM 2291 - CPT Coding Part 2 3 Credit Hours *
HIM 2729 - ICD Coding Part 2 3 Credit Hours *
HIM 2815C - Professional Practice Experience 3 Credit Hours *
HIM 2931C - Special Topics in Health Information Technology 1 Credit Hour *
*These courses have required prerequisites and corequisites. Students should refer to the Plan of Study or ask an Academic Advisor for assistance to determine the required sequence of courses.

Total Core Credits Required: 28

Technical Requirements

BSC 1080 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 3 Credit Hours
(BSC 1085C with BSC 1086C , or BSC 2020C may be substituted for BSC 1080 .)
HSC 1531 - Medical Terminology 3 Credit Hours

Total Technical Requirements Required: 6

Total Program Credits Required: 34

Notes:

Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in each course in the curriculum in order to progress through the curriculum.
Students must have a High School Diploma or GED to graduate from this program.
Registered Nurses with a clear/active nursing license may waive the Technical Courses.