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Medical Coding Specialist
Degree Type
30-credit Technical Diploma
Program Code
31-530-2
Time to Degree
1 year
Start Date
August / January
How You'll Learn
Hybrid
8-Week Courses
Evening
Learn to review physician documentation in order to assign diagnoses and procedure codes used for reimbursement and data reporting purposes. Explore anatomy, disease processes, diagnosis and procedure code sets, and systems to report healthcare data for reimbursement and statistical analysis in settings including hospitals, physician’s offices, healthcare and insurance organizations.
How To Apply
- Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.
Program Details
Contact Us
Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.
Potential Careers
If you’re analytical, detail oriented and tech savvy, a career in medical coding might be for you. Medical coders must have sound judgment and a high level of integrity, as they are privy to patients’ personal information. Technical skills aid in working with billing software, and communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, insurance and healthcare providers.
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Revenue Cycle Analyst
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Medical Coder
- Health Claims Analyst
High School Eligibility
This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >
Please note, students must be 16 years or older to enroll in this program.
Career Salaries
$35,900 – $56,800 annually
Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements. Find our graduates' entry wages in the most recent Graduate Success Report.
Financial Aid
For this program, financial aid only covers courses. Loans and other aid will be prorated. Learn more about financial aid.
Technical Standards
The students enrolled in the Medical Coding Specialist program should be able to meet the established technical standards identified below with or without reasonable accommodation. The technical standards for the Medical Coding Specialist program are representative of those found in the Medical Coding Specialist profession.
Review the Medical Coding Specialist Technical Standards.
What Makes This Program Unique
- This program is offered in a combination of online and classroom formats to provide a more flexible learning experience.
- Graduates can become eligible to take the CCA or CCS certification exams through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Students are encouraged to continue their education to obtain their associate degree in Health Information Technology.
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Program Pathway
Earn certificates, technical diplomas and/or industry credentials along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
Health Information Technology Pathway
Earn credit for prior learning for the college-level knowledge and skills that you've already acquired through advanced high school classes, previous college coursework, self-study, military training work or volunteer experience.
More Credit Opportunities
High School Dual Credit
Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get a head start in high-demand fields while earning college credits.
Credit for Prior Learning
You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired through prior coursework, work experience and more.