Medical Coding
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, Virginia
Certificate
Online
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
2 semesters (about 8 months)
Program Cost
$4,339
total
Sources
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Monthly
Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Source
The Medical Coding Career Studies Certificate program at Wytheville Community College is designed to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment as a medical coder. The program covers training in International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification (ICD), medical coding, and insurance billing. Students may seek entry-level positions in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other healthcare settings. The program includes courses in keyboarding, medical terminology and disease processes, health records coding, human biology, communication processes, reimbursement issues in medical practice management, advanced coding and reimbursement, and ethics for healthcare personnel. The total minimum credits required for this curriculum is 26.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Wytheville Community College, located in Wytheville, Virginia, offers a range of associate degree programs and certificate courses. Part of the Virginia Community College System, it serves the educational needs of Southwest Virginia, offering transfer and workforce development opportunities. Established in 1963, the college emphasizes accessible and affordable education.
