Medical Coding Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/4/2024
Program Description
Information Technology-Healthcare-Medical Coding Certificate (234) program prepares individuals to understand coding principles, guidelines, medical terminology, and regulatory changes for coding. The program is designed to offer a wide variety of learning experiences including classroom lecture and observation in a hospital setting.
Established in 2002
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Highland Community College
Program Contact Info
2998 W. Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-3604
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
national medical coding exams--variety
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: AAPC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 600.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,384.00 |
| Books | $876.00 |
| Fees | $2,883.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,143.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Standard college application
Entry Requirements:
- Language - compass exam
- Writing - compass exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Coding Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/4/2024
Program Description
Information Technology-Healthcare-Medical Coding Certificate (234) program prepares individuals to understand coding principles, guidelines, medical terminology, and regulatory changes for coding. The program is designed to offer a wide variety of learning experiences including classroom lecture and observation in a hospital setting.
Established in 2002
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Provider Information
Highland Community College
Program Contact Info
2998 W. Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-3604
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
national medical coding exams--variety
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: AAPC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 600.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,384.00 |
| Books | $876.00 |
| Fees | $2,883.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,143.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Standard college application
Entry Requirements:
- Language - compass exam
- Writing - compass exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction