Emily Schmidt, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3756, Emily.Schmidt@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown-Mack@daytonastate.edu
Admission Note
Limited Access Program: Admission to this program is selective and requires completion of additional admission and enrollment requirements.
Program Overview
Mission:
The Medical Coder/Biller Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in outpatient medical coding and billing environments.
Description:
This certificate program prepares students for employment as medical coders and billers in ambulatory care, physician offices, and hospital outpatient settings. Students learn to translate diagnostic and procedural information from medical records into alphanumeric codes.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate communication skills in health care office environments.
- Accurately code and bill outpatient medical services.
- Analyze information in electronic medical records.
- Function effectively as members of a health care team.
Program Requirements
Admission:
This is a Limited Access Program.
- This is a limited access program.
- Possess a standard high school diploma or GED.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics through Daytona State College's placement process or approved exemption.
- Applicants not exempt from placement testing must achieve PERT scores at or above the 10th-grade level in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Enrollment:
Continuing enrollment approval is required prior to enrollment in program-specific courses.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in the following courses:
Completion:
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
- Complete all program-specific courses within one year of beginning the program.
- Successfully complete the required program evaluation by the Assistant Chair.
- Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Medical Coder/Biller Student Handbook and the Daytona State College Student Handbook.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available, see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information, see:
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in medical coding, medical billing, health information, and medical records-related occupations. The program aligns with SOC 29-2072 – Medical Records Specialists, an occupation included on the 2025–2026 CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List for Workforce Development Area 27 (Brevard, Flagler, and Volusia counties). The occupation is projected to have 80 annual openings in Region 27, with 1.0184% annual growth, and is designated as meeting regional wage and openings criteria.
| SOC Alignment |
29-2072 – Medical Records Specialists
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$24.53 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$50,490 |
| Annual Job Openings |
80 |
| Regional Employment |
400 |
Occupational Overview: Medical Records Specialists compile, process, and maintain patient health information and medical records. The occupation includes medical coding functions involving the review of healthcare documentation and the classification of diagnoses, procedures, services, and related information using standardized coding systems.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $35,860 annually ($17.24/hour) | 50th percentile (median): $43,760 annually ($21.04/hour) | 90th percentile: $67,630 annually ($32.52/hour)
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia, 2025–2026 Regional Demand Occupations List, Workforce Development Area 27; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 29-2072, Medical Records Specialists.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
Program Specific Courses
37 Credits
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| BSC1020 | Human Biology | 3.00 |
| HSC1531 | Medical Terminology | 4.00 |
| HIM1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management and Lab | 3.00 |
| HIM1222C | Beginning ICD-10-CM Coding and Lab | 4.00 |
| HIM1273 | Billing and Reimbursement Methods | 2.00 |
| HIM2012 | Legal Aspects of Health Records | 2.00 |
| HIM2253C | Beginning CPT Coding and Lab | 3.00 |
| HIM2283C | Advanced CPT Coding and Lab | 3.00 |
| HIM2430 | Concepts of Diseases | 4.00 |
| HIM2442 | Coder Biller Pharmacology | 1.00 |
| HIM2400 | Health Records in Alternate Settings | 2.00 |
| HIM2652 | Electronic Health Record | 2.00 |
| HIM2800 | Coding Professional Practice Experience I | 1.00 |
Sample Program of Study
Prerequisite Course
1st Semester
| BSC1020 | Human Biology | 3.00 |
| HIM1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management and Lab | 3.00 |
| HIM1222C | Beginning ICD-10-CM Coding and Lab | 4.00 |
| HIM2652 | Electronic Health Record | 2.00 |
| HIM2430 | Concepts of Diseases | 4.00 |
2nd Semester
| HIM2442 | Coder Biller Pharmacology | 1.00 |
| HIM2253C | Beginning CPT Coding and Lab | 3.00 |
| HIM1273 | Billing and Reimbursement Methods | 2.00 |
3rd Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| HIM2283C | Advanced CPT Coding and Lab | 3.00 |
| HIM2012 | Legal Aspects of Health Records | 2.00 |
| HIM2400 | Health Records in Alternate Settings | 2.00 |
| HIM2800 | Coding Professional Practice Experience I | 1.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 37