Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is a 1-to-2-year certificate program offered by this private nonprofit institution in San Juan, PR. The program trains students in assigning standardized codes to medical diagnoses and procedures for billing and insurance reimbursement purposes.

This program is part of the health information technology field (CIP 51.0713). Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro also offers other health and vocational certificate programs, including Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. Students can expect coursework in ICD and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, and health insurance regulations.