Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder program at Joliet Junior College is a one- to two-year certificate program at this public institution in Joliet, IL. The program trains students to assign diagnostic and procedural codes used for billing and reimbursement in healthcare settings, following established coding systems and compliance guidelines.

This certificate is part of the health information and medical records field (CIP 51.0713) and is one of several programs offered at Joliet Junior College. Related programs at the school include Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Radiologic Technology/Science, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Computer and Information Systems Security. Students can expect training in ICD and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy, health record documentation, and insurance claims processing.