Everest University (Main Campus)
Students must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and score a minimum of 617 for reading, 596 for math, and 631 for language by the end of the program. Students can also demonstrate competence in reading, math, and language by passing the appropriate reading, language, and math courses. Students who meet the exemption criteria as set forth in State Board Rule 6A-10.0315 are not required to provide test scores.
Program hours will vary. Courses are offered in both hybrid and online formats.
Total Cost: $6,689.58
The median annual salary for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians in the state of Florida is $37,470.
Industry job titles include:
• Entry Level Coder
• Medical Record Coder
• Clinical Coder
• Coding Technician
• Coding Clerk
• Medical Coder/Biller
The need for health information professionals is projected to grow 11% by 2028, much faster than the average job growth rate, according to the Department of Labor.
Credits earned in this certificate program can be applied to the Health Information Technology, M.S. degree (HIMT).
The following is a suggested sequence for the required courses:
Summer Semester: 16 Credit Hours
Fall Semester: 9 Credit Hours
Spring Semester: 12 Credit Hours
Medical Coder/Biller Total 37 Credit Hours