Medical Insurance Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2024
Program Description
The Professional Medical Coding program prepares students for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certifications. Students develop a healthcare knowledge base and train on current and advanced code sets. Enrollment includes eBooks, codebooks, and a certification exam voucher. Students demonstrate success by passing the final examination with 75% or higher which enables them to take the national certification exam and seek employment in the field of study. Students have access to one-on-one instructor support, student advocate support and personalized graduate support, student program community and online support, as well as access to an online reference library. Students receive education to successfully pass the exam for the Professional Medical Coding and Billing, prepare for national certification exams and to successfully work in field of program study.
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CCA or CPC
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 618.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,699.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,699.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education in person. Call 773-442-5080 for appointment. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - High School
- Reading - High School
- Language - English, 10th grade level
- Other - Access to reliable internet and computer, laptop, etc
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Insurance Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2024
Program Description
The Professional Medical Coding program prepares students for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certifications. Students develop a healthcare knowledge base and train on current and advanced code sets. Enrollment includes eBooks, codebooks, and a certification exam voucher. Students demonstrate success by passing the final examination with 75% or higher which enables them to take the national certification exam and seek employment in the field of study. Students have access to one-on-one instructor support, student advocate support and personalized graduate support, student program community and online support, as well as access to an online reference library. Students receive education to successfully pass the exam for the Professional Medical Coding and Billing, prepare for national certification exams and to successfully work in field of program study.
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CCA or CPC
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 618.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,699.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,699.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education in person. Call 773-442-5080 for appointment. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - High School
- Reading - High School
- Language - English, 10th grade level
- Other - Access to reliable internet and computer, laptop, etc
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction