Medical Coder/Biller, Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Apply policies, regulations, and standards to the management of information to achieve data integrity. 
2. Apply privacy and security strategies and compliance requirements to protect health information. 
3. Determine diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines. 
4. Apply regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies as part of revenue cycle management. 
5. Apply ethical practices, policy, and legal processes impacting health information to ensure compliance with external forces.  

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Students who complete the Certificate in Medical Coder/Biller (MCB) will be prepared to take the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam.

Medical Coder/Biller is a selective certificate program. Specific requirements must be met in order to enter this program. For additional information contact the Health Information Technology Department at 505-566-3849 or email us at: hitp@sanjuancollege.edu.

A limited number of students will be admitted each fall and spring semester. Acceptance to the college does not constitute nor guarantee admission to the Medical Coder/Biller program. Taking prerequisite courses for the Medical Coder/Biller program does not guarantee admission to the program; enrollment is limited.

All courses are offered online only. Students must have access to a computer and the Internet (DSL or cable recommended).  Once admitted to the program, all coursework for the certificate program must be completed within 2 years. Students must complete each course in the curriculum with a ‘C’ or better and maintain an overall minimum GPA of 2.75. Courses may be repeated once, for a total of two attempts. All HITP coursework must be current within 5 years at the time of graduation. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the student being dropped from the program.

Eligibility

• All prerequisite courses completed with a ‘C’ or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Apply to San Juan College if not a San Juan College student and complete enrollment process as a San Juan College student.
• Submit a completed MCB program application. A new application is required if reapplying. Applications do not roll from term to term.

Application Procedure:

• Complete the program application online.

Application Deadlines:

June 15	To be considered for Fall admission
October 15	To be considered for Spring admission

The online application must be completed and submitted prior to these deadlines. The application can be found here.

Students who are admitted to the program will be contacted by the HIT Office. Students must meet in person or via telephone or email with a program advisor to develop a program plan. The program advisor will also assist students with registration for classes. Students who are not admitted to the program will be sent a letter from the HIT Office.  Students may reapply the following semester; however, in order to be reconsidered for admission a new application must be submitted. It is recommended that you speak to the HIT program director prior to reapplying.