Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
College of Health Sciences
Medical Coding and Revenue Management
MEDCD-CT
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2021 (595).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2021 (595), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Reshia Wheeler
Program Director II
727-341-3623
Program Summary
The Revenue Management (formerly known as the Medical Coder) Certificate is designed to provide a student with the skills necessary to transform medical diagnoses, procedures and injuries into designated numerical codes. There are many demands for accurately coded data from the medical records in hospitals, physician offices, as well as other healthcare institutions. Codes are provided on claim forms and on numerous medical record abstracts so third party payors and outside agencies may utilize this information. Coded data are also used internally by institutions for quality assurance activities, case-mix management and other administrative and research activities. A medical coder is an individual who analyzes medical records and assigns codes to classify diagnoses and procedures to support revenue cycle, assessment of clinical care, and medical research activity.
A medical record coder must have a thorough understanding of the content of the medical record as well as clinical knowledge including extensive training in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and clinical disease process.
A coder must adhere to ethical principles relating to quality, truth, and accuracy in work performance and productivity. The suggested courses are in agreement with guidelines set forth by the American Health Information Management Association.
These courses will apply toward the AS degree in Health Information Management.
Florida CIP Code
0351071404 - Medical Information Coder/Biller (CCC )
Federal CIP Code
51.0714 - Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller.
Job Related Opportunities
• Coding Abstracting Analyst • Inpatient Hospital Coder • Insurance Claim Analyst • Revenue Cycle Analyst • Outpatient Coder • Physician’s Office/Clinic Coder • Procedural Coder • Reimbursement Specialist
Admission Rules
Please review the Revenue Management Certificate Admission Guide. The Admission Guide will outline the admission criteria specific to the Revenue Management Certificate program as well as explain the timetable for evaluation and further admission correspondence. Please review this information carefully to ensure you submit a complete application at the appropriate time. Only students who satisfy all the application requirements and submit a complete application in accordance with the information detailed in the Admission Guide will be considered for admission. Before entering the first term of the Revenue Management "program courses," students must complete 9 credits which must include CGS 1100, HSC 1531, and BSC 1084 or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L) from the Support Courses listed below. These courses do not have to be completed in the order listed. Candidates will also complete the Health Programs Application form. Please see a counselor or advisor.
Graduation Rules
In order to enroll in any program course with a prerequisite, a grade of “C” or better must have been earned in all prerequisite courses. Students must earn grades of “C” or better in all courses required for the Revenue Management CT curriculum in order to graduate from the program.
Graduation Notes
New graduates from the Revenue Management Certificate program are advised to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination and gain coding experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings before taking the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) examination and/or the Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) examination administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
MAJOR CORE COURSES
1st Term in Program
ADMISSIONS COURSES
Support Courses
* BSC 2085/BSC 2085L and BSC 2086/BSC 2086L together can fulfill the BSC 1084C course requirement.