Medical Coder

Hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and other businesses requiring accurate, compliant patient records seek graduates with Medical Coder degrees.

Why Consider a Medical Coder Degree?

  • Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies and other organizations using patient records depend on medical coder experts for accurate recordkeeping and compliance.
  • Your attention to detail will be beneficial as you identify, compile and code patient data using standard classification systems.
  • Your interest in using multiple software applications can help you succeed.

Why Learn at 91Ƭ?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
  • Enjoy flexible course delivery and scheduling.
  • Learn from instructors who are experienced professionals.
  • Apply newly developed skills in a clinical setting during your practicum course.

What It Takes

  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to arrange patterns of numbers, letters and words according to specific rules
  • Skills to adapt to different types of software
  • Ability to read and understand information and ideas
Career Area
Health Science
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
31-530-3
Availability
CBE
  • Technical Diploma
  • With multiple start dates year-round, start when it’s convenient for you.
  • 2 Terms 
  • 31 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible

CBE Online - Online courses can be completed 100% online at times convenient to you. 


Career Outlook

Medical Coder

Median Income: $48,117.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. May collect and analyze patient information, support healthcare information system implementation, educate staff, and develop databases used to monitor patient outcomes and disease trends.

Compile, process, and maintain patient medical records in accordance with medical, legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements. Classify diagnoses, procedures, services, and equipment using healthcare coding systems. Includes medical coders.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the 91Ƭ District. 

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at 91Ƭ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Academic Preparedness Requirements and Future Semester Enrollment Steps

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $5,329.90
  • Book Cost: $3,175.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $8,504.90

Some of 91Ƭ’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Faculty Bios

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Alex Kohls

My grandmother always said that I'll be spending my whole life in school. Turns out she was correct. Now I have the opportunity to teach students about the fun and exciting program they chose.

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Nancy Carman

I  believe learning is a continuous, collaborative engagement between teacher and student. My goal as a teacher is to contribute to my students’ learning environment by providing them with applicable skills for their future of a meaningful career.

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Anthony Reyes

I am a strong advocate of hands-on, inquiry based learning, involving students in a variety of problem-solving and technology-infused activities. My students motivate me to be the best I can be.

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