Medical Billing And Coding Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
This certificate program will provide students with the skills needed to complete, file, and respond to medical insurance forms and reports. Students will also learn the skills needed for maintaining appropriate medical office standards and systems, medical insurance processing, and coding procedures. The program is based on certification testing administered by the American Health Information Management Association, the American Academy of Professional Coders, and the experiences of a registered health information administration supervising medical coders. Potential employers include medical offices, healthcare facilities, and insurance companies. Requires 29 credit hours.
Established in 2005
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Kishwaukee College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
46 Weeks ( 456.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,040.00 |
| Tests | $299.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,339.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
See our catalog for application information. Call 815-825-2086 ext. 2030 for more information.
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
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Billing And Coding Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
This certificate program will provide students with the skills needed to complete, file, and respond to medical insurance forms and reports. Students will also learn the skills needed for maintaining appropriate medical office standards and systems, medical insurance processing, and coding procedures. The program is based on certification testing administered by the American Health Information Management Association, the American Academy of Professional Coders, and the experiences of a registered health information administration supervising medical coders. Potential employers include medical offices, healthcare facilities, and insurance companies. Requires 29 credit hours.
Established in 2005
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Kishwaukee College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
46 Weeks ( 456.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,040.00 |
| Tests | $299.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,339.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
See our catalog for application information. Call 815-825-2086 ext. 2030 for more information.
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
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction