Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Southwestern College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Chula Vista, CA. The program is part of the health information management field (CIP 51.0713) and prepares students to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems for billing and reimbursement purposes in healthcare settings.

Southwestern College also offers related programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician at both certificate levels, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Students in the Medical Insurance Coding program can expect coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, health records management, insurance claims processing, and coding compliance and ethics.