Medical Coding Specialist (CAC)-CO520
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/12/2024
Program Description
The Medical Coding Specialist program prepares students to code medical diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II codes. Upon completion of the this program, students will possess the skills necessary for entry-level coding positions within the healthcare industry. Medical Coding Specialist graduates can work for hospitals, nursing homes, physicians offices, billing companies, insurance companies and ambulatory care centers. They are encouraged to sit for the national Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification exam given by the American Health Information Management Association.
Established in 2001
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? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Joliet Junior College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
78 Weeks ( 720.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,795.00 |
| Books | $1,189.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,984.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Visit www.jjc.edu for additional information. Contact Joliet Junior College Workforce Development at 815-280-1526.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Placement testing
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: Medical Coding Specialist (CAC)-CO520
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/12/2024
Program Description
The Medical Coding Specialist program prepares students to code medical diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II codes. Upon completion of the this program, students will possess the skills necessary for entry-level coding positions within the healthcare industry. Medical Coding Specialist graduates can work for hospitals, nursing homes, physicians offices, billing companies, insurance companies and ambulatory care centers. They are encouraged to sit for the national Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification exam given by the American Health Information Management Association.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Joliet Junior College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
78 Weeks ( 720.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,795.00 |
| Books | $1,189.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,984.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Visit www.jjc.edu for additional information. Contact Joliet Junior College Workforce Development at 815-280-1526.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Placement testing
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