Learn when you want to, progress at your own pace, and receive personalized coaching and support through this program's competency-based education (CBE) format.

Why Consider Medical Coder?

Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, and other organizations that use patient records depend on medical coding professionals for accurate recordkeeping and regulatory compliance.
Your attention to detail will be valuable as you identify, compile, and code patient data using standard classification systems.
Your interest in using multiple software applications can help you succeed in this technology-driven career.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
Enjoy flexible course delivery and scheduling.
Learn from faculty who are experienced professionals.
Apply newly developed skills in a clinical setting during your practicum course.

What It Takes

Attention to detail
Ability to arrange patterns of numbers, letters, and words according to specific rules
Skills to adapt to different types of software
Ability to read and understand information and ideas

Career Area

Health Science

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

31-530-3

Availability

CBE

Technical Diploma
With multiple start dates year-round, start when it’s convenient for you.
2 Terms
31 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible

CBE Online - Online courses can be completed 100% online at times convenient to you.

Career Outlook

Medical Coder

Median Income: $48,117.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. May collect and analyze patient information, support healthcare information system implementation, educate staff, and develop databases used to monitor patient outcomes and disease trends.

Medical Records Specialists

Compile, process, and maintain patient medical records in accordance with medical, legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements. Classify diagnoses, procedures, services, and equipment using healthcare coding systems. Includes medical coders.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
- 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Academic Preparedness Requirements and Future Semester Enrollment Steps

Complete and meet Academic Preparedness Requirements
- Background Check Requirement
- Health Requirement
- Program Handbook and Technical Standards

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $5,329.90
Book Cost: $3,175.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $8,504.90

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching & Support

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Faculty Bios

Alex Kohls

My grandmother always said that I'll be spending my whole life in school. Turns out she was correct. Now I have the opportunity to teach students about the fun and exciting program they chose.

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Nancy Carman

I believe learning is a continuous, collaborative engagement between teacher and student. My goal as a teacher is to contribute to my students’ learning environment by providing them with applicable skills for their future of a meaningful career.

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Anthony Reyes

I am a strong advocate of hands-on, inquiry based learning, involving students in a variety of problem-solving and technology-infused activities. My students motivate me to be the best I can be.

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