Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Montana State University is a one-to-two-year credential offered at this public institution in Bozeman, MT. This program falls within the health information and medical records field (CIP 51.0713) and prepares students to assign standardized codes to medical diagnoses and procedures for billing, reimbursement, and records management purposes.

Students gain familiarity with coding systems such as ICD and CPT, as well as healthcare compliance and documentation practices. Montana State University also offers related programs including Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (associate degree), Laser and Optical Technology/Technician (certificate), Carpentry/Carpenter (certificate), HVACR Maintenance Technology (certificate), and Culinary Arts and Related Services (certificate) for students considering other technical or trade paths.