Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Western Dakota Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate offered at this public school in Rapid City, South Dakota. The program trains students to assign standardized codes to diagnoses and procedures for billing and reimbursement purposes, with coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, coding systems such as ICD and CPT, and healthcare compliance.

This program is classified under CIP code 51.0713 in the health information technology field. Western Dakota Technical College offers complementary health programs, including credentials in medical reception and registered nursing, as well as technical programs in areas such as electrical work, plumbing, environmental engineering technology, and computer systems networking. The coding program prepares graduates for roles in hospitals, clinics, and insurance organizations throughout South Dakota.