Rapid eye movement sleep. EEG of a mouse. Rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep, REMS) is a unique phase of mammalian sleep characterized by random movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.
You can become a medical coder through different avenues. Certificate programs are offered at technical colleges and medical trade schools, and generally take anywhere from one to two years to complete. Associate degree programs are offered at community colleges and typically take about two years to complete.
Both AHIMA and AAPC offer medical coding training programs. At an introductory level, AHIMA offers coding basics, a 12-class, online course that students complete at their own pace. It recommends that students take three classes at a time across four clusters, which takes around 15 months.