Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder program at Connecticut State Community College is a one- to two-year certificate program at this public institution in Hartford, CT. The program prepares students to work as medical coders by training them in diagnostic and procedural coding systems used for healthcare billing, reimbursement, and records management.

This certificate is part of the health information and medical records field (CIP 51.0713) and is among the health and technical programs available at Connecticut State Community College. Related programs at the school include Surgical Technology, Communications Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security, Culinary Arts, and Restaurant and Catering Management. Students can expect training in ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health record documentation, and compliance with healthcare billing regulations.