Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Port Arthur, Texas. The program falls within the health information and medical records field (CIP 51.0713) and trains students in medical coding systems, insurance billing procedures, and healthcare documentation practices used in clinical and administrative healthcare settings.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers a range of related vocational programs, including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist certificate prepares graduates for coding and billing roles in hospitals, physician practices, and insurance organizations.