Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria in Alexandria, LA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
10
Median Earnings (1yr)
$24,478
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$24,478
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Healthcare programs in Louisiana
Benchmark: $47,124 — average of 18 comparable programs
National median wage — Healthcare
$60,780
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Healthcare
+8%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder program at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this private for-profit institution in Alexandria, LA. The program trains students in medical coding systems, health records documentation, and insurance billing procedures used in clinical and administrative settings.
This program is part of the health information and medical records field (CIP 51.0713). Blue Cliff College-Alexandria also offers a shorter one-to-two-year Medical Insurance Coding Specialist certificate, as well as Medical/Clinical Assistant programs at both certificate levels and a Cosmetology program. Students pursuing this longer certificate track can expect more in-depth coverage of coding standards and compliance requirements compared to the shorter credential option.
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