Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at Anne Arundel Community College, a public institution located in Arnold, MD. This program trains students in medical billing, diagnostic and procedural coding systems such as ICD and CPT, insurance reimbursement processes, and healthcare compliance standards.

Within the health information and medical records field (CIP 51.0713), this certificate prepares students for coding and billing roles in hospitals, physician offices, and insurance organizations. Anne Arundel Community College also offers related programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Students can expect coursework in anatomy, medical terminology, coding software, and reimbursement methodology.