Medical Coding

Associate of Applied Science

Overview

The medical coding associate degree prepares students for employment as a medical billing and coding professional at many locations of employment including:

  • Hospitals and outpatient clinics
  • Physician offices
  • Nursing and rehabilitation facilities
  • Home health services
  • Insurance firms
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Law and tax firms
  • Billing companies
  • Public health/government agencies

Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding will be prepared to: 

  • Use industry-established codes and the latest healthcare technology to collect, organize and report vital information such as diagnoses and treatment outcomes.
  • Manage medical and financial records
  • Work with hospitals and insurance companies to ensure patient claims are properly recorded and processed.
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Healthcare Expo

Sponsored by: Central Ohio Technical College, Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) and the Career & Technology Education Center of Licking County (C-TEC)

Three students in nursing scrubs walk on the sidewalk at the Newark campus.

Friday, March 7
10 a.m.–1 p.m.: High school session (contact Brandy Frias for information)
4-7 p.m.: Public session
John Gilbert Reese Center, COTC Newark Campus

Registration coming soon.

Find your place in the healthcare industry at the Healthcare Expo. Whether you’re looking for a new career opportunity or to advance in your current field, the Healthcare Expo will help you get your start.

  • View simulations of real-life medical scenarios and demonstrations of the latest medical equipment and technologies.
  • Explore COTC degrees and certificates that will lead you to a rewarding career in the healthcare industry.
  • Attend the LMHS career fair with on-the-spot job interviews.

Come and see what the future of healthcare involves, and how you can be a part of it. Attendees will receive information about the following career fields:

  • Healthcare: nursing, radiology, laboratory, respiratory therapy and sonography
  • Safety and security
  • Information technology: computer & network technician/specialist, IT specialist, network administrator, website developer and systems analyst
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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I complete the medical coding degree program?

The amount of time it takes a student to complete the Medical Coding certificates and/or associate degree depends upon how many courses are taken per semester. 

Students who attend full time (and take 3-5 classes on average per semester) will complete quicker than students who attend part time (and take 1-2 classes on average per semester).

Students can complete a Medical Coding certificate in just two semesters and an associate degree in less than two years.

Students who complete a certificate in Medical Coding have earned credits that can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding. 

Can I take classes online or face-to-face?

Students pursuing any healthcare degree should expect to take classes face-to-face to experience hands-on learning. Some general education classes may be offered online.

What type of financial assistance is available to help me pay for college? 

COTC awards $1 million in scholarships to students each year.

Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. 

Students who complete a FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application. 

Connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.

How do I get started at COTC?

Help us learn more about you by visiting our Future Students webpage, then follow the COTC Steps to Enroll to get started.