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Academic year: 2025-2026

Medical Coding Specialist - Technical Diploma

Program Code: 315302

The Medical Coding Specialist program is designed to prepare students for employment in all types of health care organizations, insurance companies, or government agencies associated with medical coding, reimbursement, health services research, and health care planning. All credits from this technical diploma can be applied to the Health Information Technology associate degree. This technical diploma will take a minimum of three terms to complete. Students will attend an asynchronous HIT/MCS Program Orientation and students are expected to have entry-level computer skills.

Delivery

  • Online

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $4,813, Books: $1,001, Supplies: $150

Total Approximate Costs
$5,964
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=315302

Requirements for Program Entry

  • Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
  • Submit the following to transcripts@nwtc.edu:
  • High school transcript (or GED/HSED transcript).
  • College transcript.
  • If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
  • Completed application. Admission Assessment or equivalent or ACT assessment. (For a list of equivalents, please contact a Counselor.)
  • Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.

Program Outcomes

  • Collect health data.
  • Apply coding and reimbursement systems.
  • Use electronic applications to support coding and data collection.
  • Model professional behavior and ethics.

Curriculum

Students who complete coursework in prerequisite order will take a minimum of three terms to finish the Medical Coding technical diploma.

Total Credits 29
  • Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-501-XXX, 10-806-XXX, and 10-530-XXX courses. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "C" in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability.
  • The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a "C" or better.
  • This technical diploma will take a minimum of three terms to complete.

Course Descriptions

Source: https://nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/medical-coding-specialist
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