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Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Walla Walla Community College

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Walla Walla Community College ETPL
This certificate provides the basic skills for employment in a medical administrative environment. The coursework is also appropriate for individuals interested in improving their current skills and knowledge in the medical office setting. The ability to type 40 WPM is required to complete this certificate.
Visit the program website Mike Rostollan (Walla Walla); (Clarkston) (509) 527-5678; (509 michael.rostollan@wwcc.edu; clarkston.warrioradvising@wwcc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$8,187.30

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Walla Walla, Clarkston Campus - Clarkston, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

55

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Students may begin their study in these programs in fall, winter or spring quarters. However, due to course sequencing and course prerequisites, it is preferable to begin in the fall quarter. In order to start this program, the placement process must be completed through the Testing Center.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Completion rate

76%

Employment rate

68%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.72

Typical (median) annual earnings

$33,558.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Healthcare and Social Services

51%

Other Industries

19%

Administrative Support

16%

Retail Trade

7%

Finance and Insurance

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
74
Completion rate
76%
Average number of students who completed each year
25
Gender
Male
3%
Female
97%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
19%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
63%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
15%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
30%
50 and over
27%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
12%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
45%
Some college experience, but no degree
25%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
5%