Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Drexel University is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, PA. Under CIP code 51.0713 in the health information management field, the program trains students in medical coding systems, insurance billing, health records documentation, and compliance with coding standards such as ICD and CPT.

Drexel University offers this certificate alongside a broader range of programs, including associate degrees in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Culinary Science/Culinology, as well as bachelor's programs in Engineering/Industrial Management and Nanotechnology. Students in the medical insurance coding field can expect instruction that addresses the technical and regulatory aspects of health care billing and coding practices used in hospitals, clinics, and insurance organizations.