Medical Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2024
Program Description
This one-year curriculum is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in a variety of health-related facilities as a medical coding specialist. Graduates of the Medical Coding Specialist program are eligible to sit for the Certified Coding and Billing Specialist certification exam administered by the National Healthcare Association. Successful completion of the exam confers the title of Certified Coding and Billing Specialist (CBCS). Shawnee Community College is an approved testing site for the CBCS exam which is given two times a year (March and August)
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 540.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,620.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $415.00 |
| Tests | $129.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,664.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
SCC Application, Request program through advisor.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Labs
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2024
Program Description
This one-year curriculum is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in a variety of health-related facilities as a medical coding specialist. Graduates of the Medical Coding Specialist program are eligible to sit for the Certified Coding and Billing Specialist certification exam administered by the National Healthcare Association. Successful completion of the exam confers the title of Certified Coding and Billing Specialist (CBCS). Shawnee Community College is an approved testing site for the CBCS exam which is given two times a year (March and August)
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 540.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,620.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $415.00 |
| Tests | $129.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,664.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
SCC Application, Request program through advisor.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Labs
- Online/E-Learning Instruction