Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Lower Columbia College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Longview, WA. The program is in the health information coding field (CIP 51.0713) and provides students with training in medical terminology, ICD and CPT coding systems, insurance claims processing, and health records documentation for use in clinical and administrative healthcare settings.

Lower Columbia College also offers a broad range of vocational programs at the same campus, including certificates in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding Technology/Welder, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Students completing this coding certificate will be prepared for entry-level billing and coding positions in medical offices, hospitals, and insurance organizations.