Medical Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Advanced Certificate in Medical Coding is intended to provide the student with the necessary education and hands-on skills required for entry-level positions as medical coders for a variety of healthcare settings. The students learn ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS Level II guidelines and apply them while coding various coding scenarios including inpatient records, outpatient visits, operative reports, and other healthcare records. Students utilize 3M encoder software in both basic and advanced coding courses in order to master their coding skills and smoothly transition to their entry-level healthcare careers.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
A A of Professional Coders
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 550.00 Hours / 40.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,120.00 |
| Books | $4,976.00 |
| Fees | $130.00 |
| Tests | $399.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $35.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,660.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Applicant must apply to the college online; take placement exam or submit official transcript from all Colleges and Universities. Meet program admission requirements.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Other - Completion of BC in Medical Billing; Criminal Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Medical Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Advanced Certificate in Medical Coding is intended to provide the student with the necessary education and hands-on skills required for entry-level positions as medical coders for a variety of healthcare settings. The students learn ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS Level II guidelines and apply them while coding various coding scenarios including inpatient records, outpatient visits, operative reports, and other healthcare records. Students utilize 3M encoder software in both basic and advanced coding courses in order to master their coding skills and smoothly transition to their entry-level healthcare careers.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
A A of Professional Coders
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 550.00 Hours / 40.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,120.00 |
| Books | $4,976.00 |
| Fees | $130.00 |
| Tests | $399.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $35.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,660.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Applicant must apply to the college online; take placement exam or submit official transcript from all Colleges and Universities. Meet program admission requirements.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Other - Completion of BC in Medical Billing; Criminal Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)