Online Medical Coding Specialist (Entry-Level)

Health Information Management (HIM)

Health Information Management (HIM) professionals organize and manage health information data to ensure quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems. HIM professionals are an important connection between doctors, patients, insurance providers, and other health care professionals.

Program Overview

The Anoka Technical College Medical Coding Specialist diploma program prepares students to assume an entry-level position as a medical coder in an acute care hospital, clinic or physician’s office health care setting.

Program offered completely online with part-time options

Foundation for advancement in career field

Industry & Career Outlook

Potential Jobs:

• Medical Records Specialist
• Medical Coder

Salary Information:

Median Wage: $30.00 per hour

Top earners: $37.71 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.

Certification Preparation

The Medical Coding Specialist diploma can prepare students to sit for the national certification examination to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or the Certified Procedural Coding-Apprentice (CPC-A) credentials.

The Health Information Technology accreditor of Anoka Technical College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College's accreditation for the associate degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2030.

All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601: by phone at; or by email at.

Student Achievement/Outcomes

Year

Graduation Rate

Employment Rate

Exam Pass Rate

%

13/13 100%

12/ %

6/9

Graduation Rate: The percentage of a school's first-time, first-year undergraduate students who complete the HIT program within 150% of the published time for the program.

Employment Rate: The percentage of graduates from the HIT program who are employed within one year of graduation. Information based on graduation survey results.

Exam Pass Rate: The percentage of students who tested and passed the RHIT certification exam as first-time test takers.

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to learn more about becoming a student at Anoka Tech? Request info to receive program-specific information, connect with admissions and learn more about paying for college.

All courses required for this program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Fall semester: August

Spring semester: January