Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Eastern Maine Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Bangor, Maine. The program falls within the health information management field (CIP 51.0713) and trains students to assign standardized diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records using systems such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, supporting accurate billing and reimbursement in healthcare organizations.

Eastern Maine Community College offers a variety of programs alongside medical coding, including Computer Support Specialist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Electrician, and Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies. Within the health sciences, students may also consider Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Medical/Clinical Assistant programs available at the college. Medical coding graduates typically pursue employment in hospitals, physician practices, insurance companies, and health information management departments.