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Medical Coding Specialist

Medical Coders review medical documentation health care providers provide and translate it into an alphanumeric classification system. Using universally recognized coding systems, the coding specialist assigns and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes, which insurance companies use to process health care claims, as well as for data analysis, statistics, medical research, and more. This program prepares individuals to perform specialized medical coding in physician offices, medical clinics, and acute care facilities, plus record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing and insurance documentation.

Estimated Program Costs 
& Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

TBD

Paying For College
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Median Wage

TBD

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Medical Terminology
  • Digital Literacy for Health Care
  • Foundations of Health Information Management
  • General Anatomy and Physiology or Survey of Anatomy and Physiology
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • International Classification of Disease (ICD) Diagnosis Coding
  • International Classification of Disease (ICD-PCS) Procedure Coding
  • Human Disease for Health Professionals
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Healthcare Revenue Management
  • Current Procedural Terminology Coding (First 8 Weeks)
  • Intermediate Coding (Second 8 Weeks)
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Life is busy with classes, studying, work and family responsibilities. You need meaningful classes that fit your schedule, even in the evenings or on weekends. Blackhawk offers flexible learning options for busy students through MyEdChoice, which allows you to choose how you attend each class.

Several courses are offered in one or more of the following formats:

MyEdChoice
In Person
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Examine health documentation, and determine diagnoses and procedures
  • Assign medical codes to both diagnoses and procedures
  • Collect health data
  • Model professional behaviors and ethics
  • Use electronic applications to support coding and data collection
  • Apply coding and reimbursement systems
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Highlights

Technical Diploma

29 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

Medical Secretary

Administrative Secretary

Medical Coders (physician billing)

Medical Transcriptionist

Medical Records Technician

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

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Embedded Technical Diploma

Medical Coding Specialist

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