Program Details

Program Name

Medical Coding Specialist

Program Website

https://www.swtc.edu/academics/programs/health-occupations/medical-coding-specialist

Institution

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00121_00054

Format

Online

Program Description

The Medical Coding Specialist program prepares students for employment as entry-level coding specialists in health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, physician practice groups, surgery centers, long-term care facilities, and home health care agencies. This program teaches students to review medical documentation provided by physicians and other health care providers, and translate it into universally recognized numeric codes.

Education Needed for Enrollment

None

This Program is Offered

Fall and Spring

Duration

This program takes approximately 40 hours per week for 32 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Application Deadline

None

Program Curriculum

Document 1

Related Occupations

Medical Records Specialists

Credit Hours

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

$5,560.00

Books

$0.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$5,560.00

Refund Policy

https://www.swtc.edu/student-resources/financial-resources/student-refunds

Covers the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024

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

Program Contact(s)

Cynde Larsen

Dean of Health Occupations
clarsen@swtc.edu
(608) 822-2642

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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