Health Information & Medical Coding - HIMC AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Program Description
Course work includes instruction in medical terminology, health insurance, electronic health records, health information, medical transcription and documents, human disease pathophysiology, medical staff credentialing, computer operations, and ethical/legal issues associated with medical records.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1067.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,920.00 |
| Books | $4,200.00 |
| Fees | $1,800.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $415.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,335.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE) Must complete the College Placement Test, if required
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Best if student has Medical Terminology (HLTH 120)
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Health Information & Medical Coding - HIMC AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Program Description
Course work includes instruction in medical terminology, health insurance, electronic health records, health information, medical transcription and documents, human disease pathophysiology, medical staff credentialing, computer operations, and ethical/legal issues associated with medical records.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1067.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,920.00 |
| Books | $4,200.00 |
| Fees | $1,800.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $415.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,335.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE) Must complete the College Placement Test, if required
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Best if student has Medical Terminology (HLTH 120)
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes