Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The program prepares students to assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes for healthcare billing, insurance claims, and reimbursement documentation.

This program is part of the health information management field under CIP code 51.0713. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College also offers related programs including Lineworker, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. Students can expect coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, ICD and CPT coding systems, health information law, and coding compliance standards that prepare them for professional certification in medical coding.