Medical Coding

Intro

This 100% online program prepares you to take national coding exams to kick-start your career and offers convenient and flexible scheduling to accommodate your work and life schedule.

Degrees

Medical Coding

Degree:

Diploma

Location:

Online

Credits:

Overview

Program Overview

Support excellence in medical care as a competent Medical Coding professional after completing this diploma program. You’ll be prepared for a career that’s in demand in the growing healthcare industry, assigning medical diagnoses and procedure codes to patient records – valuable data used for medical billing, research, reporting, statistics and more.

After graduating, you'll be eligible to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) national exams to boost your career potential. You may also choose to continue your studies at M State to earn your associate degree in Health Information Technology/Coding; we make it easy to transfer your Medical Coding diploma credits into that degree program.

You’ll learn:

Health record documentation coding using nationally-recognized classification systems such as ICD and CPT/HCPCS
Microsoft Office and other technology applications to collect, maintain and share healthcare-related information
Laws, ethics and confidentiality in healthcare settings
Electronic health record preparation and management
Structure and function of the human body in health and disease
Terminology in the areas of human anatomy and physiology, human diseases and pharmacology
Critical thinking and organizational skills

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Health Information Technology/Coding degree program, Health Sciences Broad Field Transfer Pathway, or Administrative Support, Business Administration and Payroll Specialist diploma programs.

Scholarships/Cost

M State has one of the lowest tuition rates in Minnesota, and thanks to grants, scholarships and sponsorships, more than half of all M State students have a completely tuition-free experience.

Learn all about our low tuition rates and fees at Detailed Cost. To explore financial aid options, visit Paying for College. We also offer Zero Textbook Cost programs and courses, which can save you substantial money on books; learn more at Z-Degrees.

Program Cost Estimate

Medical Coding Diploma

Foundation Scholarships

M State's two foundations award more than $280,000 in student scholarships each year. You may be eligible — learn more at Foundations.

Workforce Development Scholarships

More than 40 programs at M State offer Workforce Development Scholarships to new students. See if your program is eligible and apply at Workforce Development Scholarships.

Business and Industry Sponsorships

M State collaborates with local businesses to offer valuable student support, such as financial assistance, internships, part-time jobs and full-time career opportunities. Find details at Business and Industry Partner Sponsorships.

Sample Classes

HITM1236 - Essentials of Medical Coding

Credits:

2 (1/1/0)

This course will introduce the student to coding and classification systems used in the delivery of healthcare, along with the basic rules and regulations of coding.

HITM2302 - Medical Coding Exam Review

Credits:

1 (1/0/0)

This course assists students in the development of a personal plan to prepare for a nationally recognized medical coding certification exam. This course is taken during a student’s final semester.