Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Lincoln Land Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Springfield, IL. Classified under CIP code 51.0713 in the health information and medical records technology field, the program prepares students to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records for billing, reimbursement, and data management purposes.

Lincoln Land Community College offers certificate programs across a range of vocational areas. Related programs at the school include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Restaurant/Culinary and Catering Management, and Building/Property Maintenance. Students in the medical coding program can expect training in coding systems such as ICD and CPT, healthcare regulations, and medical terminology, providing preparation for coding certification examinations and employment in healthcare administrative settings.