Coding Specialist Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares students to become medical coding specialists and gain a working knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding systems. Medical coders classify diagnoses and procedures into numerical format to be used for reimbursement, data quality and medical research. Coders develop a broad base of knowledge to enable the application of coding theory using medical terminology, disease process, surgical procedures, and pharmacology principles. Graduates may seek employment coders, insurance billers, and reimbursement specialists. After completion of the certificate, students may choose to continue their education and earn the AAS in Health Information Technology. All cording certificate courses are applicable toward the AAS degree.
Established in 1998
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? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AHIMA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Higher Learning Commission
- Industry Standard: AHIMA Foundations Professional Certificate Approval Program
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
80 Weeks ( 1009.00 Hours / 44.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,160.00 |
| Books | $4,268.00 |
| Fees | $1,263.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,691.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
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
Performance Data
Program: Coding Specialist Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares students to become medical coding specialists and gain a working knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding systems. Medical coders classify diagnoses and procedures into numerical format to be used for reimbursement, data quality and medical research. Coders develop a broad base of knowledge to enable the application of coding theory using medical terminology, disease process, surgical procedures, and pharmacology principles. Graduates may seek employment coders, insurance billers, and reimbursement specialists. After completion of the certificate, students may choose to continue their education and earn the AAS in Health Information Technology. All cording certificate courses are applicable toward the AAS degree.
Established in 1998
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AHIMA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Higher Learning Commission
- Industry Standard: AHIMA Foundations Professional Certificate Approval Program
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
80 Weeks ( 1009.00 Hours / 44.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,160.00 |
| Books | $4,268.00 |
| Fees | $1,263.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,691.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
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