Coding Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This certificate program provides specialized training for individuals interested in becoming insurance coders where diagnostic and procedural data are coded in ICD-9 and CPT for reimbursement purposes.
Established in 1997
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
South Suburban College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 656.00 Hours / 41.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,232.00 |
| Books | $2,200.00 |
| Fees | $837.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $910.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,279.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Initial contact in Room #4461. Then students will be directed to complete an application and take the ASSET placement assessment. A high school transcript is required. This certificate program provides specialized training for individuals interested in becoming insurance coders in a physicians office, hospital, insurance company or other settings where diagnostic and procedural data are coded for reimbursement purposes. Upon completion of the program the student will be eligible to sit for Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certification.The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Coding Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This certificate program provides specialized training for individuals interested in becoming insurance coders where diagnostic and procedural data are coded in ICD-9 and CPT for reimbursement purposes.
Established in 1997
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
South Suburban College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 656.00 Hours / 41.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,232.00 |
| Books | $2,200.00 |
| Fees | $837.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $910.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,279.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Initial contact in Room #4461. Then students will be directed to complete an application and take the ASSET placement assessment. A high school transcript is required. This certificate program provides specialized training for individuals interested in becoming insurance coders in a physicians office, hospital, insurance company or other settings where diagnostic and procedural data are coded for reimbursement purposes. Upon completion of the program the student will be eligible to sit for Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certification.The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes