Program Details

Program Name

Medical Coding Specialist

Program Website

https://www.westerntc.edu/medical-coding-specialist

Institution

Western Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00141_00077

Format

In-Person

Program Description

If you enjoy precision and detail, consider a medical coding career. As a medical coder, you ll review medical documentation provided by physicians and translate it into numeric codes that represent diagnoses and treatment. In addition to coding, courses also cover anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases, health data management, and computer applications. The coded data are used for many purposes, including healthcare claims and research. Graduates of this program are employed as entry-level coding specialists in hospitals, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers, care facilities, consulting companies, billing services, and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Coding Associate exam of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Additional certification exams and career opportunities are available for those with on-the-job coding experience. Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

This Program is Offered

Summer Start

Duration

This program takes approximately 8 hours per week for 45 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Days

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Full-Time & Part-Time

Application Deadline

N/A - Applications are accepted at any time.

Related Occupations

Medical Records Specialists

Credit Hours

Tutoring Services

Student success is our top priority. At the Learning Commons, we provide free, individualized guidance from specialists, instructors, and peer tutors in most courses. Our Math, Health Science, and Communication Skills Specialists help students focus on the key skills needed for individual academic career goals and beyond. Whether you are looking for help with class work or insight into the best study skills, the Learning Commons will help set you up for success! Email: LearningCommons@westerntc.edu Phone: 608-785-9198

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Yes

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Community College Certificate of Completion

Name of Associated Credential

Technical Diploma

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$4,740.00

Books

$0.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$4,740.00

Refund Policy

Western's Refund Policy: https://www.westerntc.edu/refund-policy Drop and Withdrawal Policy: https://www.westerntc.edu/withdrawal-policy

Covers the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

La Crosse

400 Seventh Street North
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

Program Contact(s)

Student Success Center @ Western

Program Advising/Coaching
careercoach@westerntc.edu
(608) 785-9200

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Access Services @ Western

Accomodation Requests
accessservices@westerntc.edu
(608) 785-9524

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Access Services @ Western

Accomodation Requests
accessservices@westerntc.edu
(608) 785-9524

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