Medical Coder is an Embedded Technical Diploma program offered by Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI. Tuition is $4,567 total.
Program Overview
Medical Coders review medical documentation health care providers provide and translate it into an alphanumeric classification system. Using universally recognized coding systems, the coding specialist assigns and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes, which insurance companies use to process health care claims, as well as for data analysis, statistics, medical research, and more. This program prepares students to perform specialized medical coding in physician offices, medical clinics, and acute care facilities, plus record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing and insurance documentation. The Medical Coder is an embedded technical program offered by Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) that articulates to the shared Health Information Program (HIM, 10-530-4) with Mid-State Technical College. Taking this program will allow students to earn the Medical Coder Technical Diploma from BTC, to then transfer those credits to the shared HIM/AAS program with Mid-State Technical College. The Medical Coder program allows students the ability to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) credential exam, through AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for this award is 29 credits x the Wisconsin Technical College System rate of $157.45 per credit, or $4,566.05 for Wisconsin residents. An Activity Fee of $11.02 per credit adds $319.58, bringing the total to $4,885.63.
A $20 transportation fee and a $15 technology fee are charged each semester and are NOT included in that figure, because the college does not publish how many semesters this award runs. Out-of-state tuition is $236.18 per credit.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide