Degree Type
28-credit Technical Diploma
Program Code
31-530-2
Time to Degree
1.5 years
Start Date
August / January
How You'll Learn
Hybrid
Daytime
Evening
Medical coders review physician documentation in records in order to assign diagnoses and procedure codes used for reimbursement and data purposes. Medical coders work in hospitals, physician’s offices, other healthcare facilities and insurance companies. In this program, learn two different systems in order to assign codes to the reimbursement systems for inpatient and outpatient coding.
Deadlines To Know*
Fall 2021 Start
- Submit application by July 12, 2021
- Complete checklist items by August 9, 2021
Spring 2022 Start
- Submit application by November 1, 2021
- Complete checklist items by January 10, 2022
Summer 2021 Start
- This program cannot be started in summer.
* Application deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.
Additional Estimated Costs
- Acess to any PC
- EHR Go software: $55/12 weeks - Puchase through WCTC Bookstore
Take advantage of a Direct Digital Access Program for discounted textbooks.
