Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder is a one- to two-year certificate program at SUNY Westchester Community College, a public institution located in Valhalla, NY. The program trains students in medical coding systems, health record documentation, and insurance billing procedures used across healthcare facilities.

This program is part of the health information and medical coding field (CIP 51.0713). SUNY Westchester Community College also offers a broad range of related programs, including System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students can expect instruction in ICD and CPT coding, health information management, and medical terminology.