Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Black Hawk College is a one- to two-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Moline, Illinois. The program falls under the health information technology field (CIP 51.0713) and prepares students for roles in medical billing and coding, including the application of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems used in insurance claims processing.

Black Hawk College offers this coding certificate alongside a range of related health and technical programs. Related programs at the school include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students in the medical insurance coding program can expect coursework in medical terminology, anatomy basics, reimbursement procedures, and coding compliance.