Medical Coder/Biller Application & Selection Process

Applicants must have previously completed or be enrolled in the following classes at the time of the application deadline. Completed courses must have a grade of "C" or better:

Applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA, and at least 12 college credit hours, in order to apply to the program. All applicants will be ranked, highest to lowest, according to cumulative GPA.  

The Selection Committee reserves the right to give special consideration for applicants who have experience in the healthcare field. This experience could be in the form of graduating from a Health-related program and/or having at least one year of work experience in a healthcare setting.

To provide verification of work experience, please use the Work Experience form for documentation of position and dates worked in the healthcare setting and reference from a supervisor. Work experience is calculated based on the start of employment/volunteering. Any healthcare programs not evident on transcripts should be supported by providing a copy of the completion certificate or other documentation. The Work Experience form must be completed entirely and turned in by the application deadline.

To provide verification of completion of a health-related program, please submit an unofficial transcript from the institution and/or diploma/certification earned from institution.

Submit a one-page, typed essay on the topic, “Why are you choosing to enter the Health Information profession as a Medical Coder/Biller?”

In the event of numerous applicants with competitive GPAs, the following point system will be used to select the accepted students: 

Each course is worth a maximum of 5 points. There is a total of 25 possible points. An "A" is worth 5 points. A "B" is worth 3 points. A "C" is worth 1 point. 

College Credit Courses:

• Microcomputer Applications
• Survey of Anatomy & Physiology -OR- Anatomy & Physiology I & II (combined)
• Introduction to Healthcare
• Advanced Medical Terminology
• Pathophysiology & Pharmacology

Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

EFSC recognizes the rights of students and applicants with disabilities, including those with hepatitis B, under the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Meet with a Health Sciences Advisor for information about prerequisite classes, deadlines, application materials, and course scheduling.

Students with myEFSC access should schedule Health Sciences Advising using the link in the Student Services Appointments section of myEFSC. Future Students with no EFSC login, use the guest appointment button.

All Medical Coder/Biller applicants must be current EFSC students in order to apply to the program. If you are not already a current EFSC student or if you have not attended in over a year, complete the application for admission to Eastern Florida State College prior to program application deadline.

For new EFSC applicants, there is a $30 non-refundable application fee for admission that must be submitted at the time of application to the college. 

All general admissions requirements must be completed prior to applying to the Medical Coder/Biller program, including official high school and/or college transcripts, orientation, residency, etc.

The five support courses outlined in the Selection Criteria must be completed prior to enrollment into core courses (HIMC) with a grade of "C" or better. Discuss this during your advising appointment.

Complete the online Application for the Medical Coder/Biller Program or visit the Health Sciences Admissions Office for assistance. The application deadline is May 15th. The application must be submitted online. If the deadline has passed, contact a health sciences advisor to inquire about a late application if space is available.

There is a $25 non-refundable fee for this application. This fee must be paid online or to the Student Accounts Business Office at your local EFSC campus, before the application deadline.

Submit all application materials electronically to the Health Sciences Admissions office on the Cocoa Campus, Building 11, Room 228 or via email to healthscience@easternflorida.edu by May 15.

• An UNOFFICIAL copy of each and every college transcript is required. Unofficial EFSC transcripts can be accessed from myGPS or at www.floridashines.org.
• Work Experience Form (if applicable)
• A typed, one-page essay that addresses the following topic:  “Why are you choosing to enter the Health Information profession as a Medical Coder/Biller?”