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An integral part of the health profession, converting medical services into codes
Medical coding is one of the fastest growing professions in the current job market. Medical coders convert health diagnoses, procedures, medical services and equipment into universal medical codes and make sure they are applied correctly for medical billing purposes. мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê Medical Coding includes CPT and ICD-10 coding along with human anatomy and physiology, medical insurance billing and an internship. Upon completion of the program, students may choose to receive professional certification in the medical coding field. Graduates of our program work in physician’s offices and hospitals, while others are self-employed.
Twenty-four students are admitted each fall semester. Application deadline is the last business day in June.
Degrees & Certs
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Job Outlook
Cost
Medical Coding classes (MCS) have standard tuition rates. For the 2024-2025 academic year (fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025), these classes have an in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.
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Start/Info Session
Ready to get started in medical coding? Be sure to:
- Attend an information session and fulfill this requirement for admission. You will learn about program admittance requirements, combination online and on-campus evening courses, full or part-time paradigms, cutting edge training for electronic medical records and anatomy-specific training for ICD-10. Sessions will be held on the dates below at 5:30 p.m. in Logan Hall on the мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê-Springfield campus. Signs will be posted with the meeting room number.
- Aug. 12, 2024
- Oct. 21, 2024
- Dec. 2, 2024
- мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê Medical Coding has specific admission requirements that must be met to enter the applicant pool. To prepare for applying to the program, please review the medical coding application steps.