Medical Coding & Billing Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares students for billing positions in physician offices and billing offices. Students take courses in computing, insurance procedures, CPT, ICD-10_CM coding, and medical terminology. This is also a credited program.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Oakton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AHIMA
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 512.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,780.00 |
| Books | $1,350.00 |
| Fees | $195.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,325.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - English 101 placement test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Coding & Billing Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares students for billing positions in physician offices and billing offices. Students take courses in computing, insurance procedures, CPT, ICD-10_CM coding, and medical terminology. This is also a credited program.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Provider Information
Oakton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AHIMA
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 512.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,780.00 |
| Books | $1,350.00 |
| Fees | $195.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,325.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - English 101 placement test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction