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.
1 The associate degree programs take 18 months to two years to complete and cost $20,000-$30,000. 2  Colorado Technical University has a health administration services degree program that costs $27,260 and can be completed in 18 months. Tuition for the medical coder certificate program at St. Petersburg College, in Florida, is $3,196 for residents and $11,594 for non-residents. 2  Medical coding is taught as part of larger healthcare management associate degree programs at some schools.