Medical Coder
Why Medical Coder?
Medical coders play a vital role in modern healthcare by transforming patient information into standardized digital codes for billing, research, and quality reporting. In this program, you’ll gain the technical knowledge and attention to detail needed to ensure medical records are accurate, confidential, and compliant with healthcare standards.
At Mid-State, you’ll train with current coding systems and healthcare software while developing analytical and critical-thinking skills. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for entry-level employment and eligible to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam—or continue your studies in the Health Information Management associate degree program.
Program Facts
Program Outcomes
Graduates leave ready to succeed in their careers. Each year, data from Mid-State's Graduate Survey and statewide reports show consistently high satisfaction and strong starting salaries. Here's a snapshot of what success looks like after graduation.
Career Opportunities
Program Details
Take a closer look at what the program offers and what to expect.
Your course plan may vary, and you'll get a recommended sequence once you're enrolled. See below for full course details, see the program information guide, or talk with your advisor.
Meet our full-time instructors.
Kari Bjorge, BS, RHIA, CCS
Kari Bjorge holds a BS in health information management from Herzing University as well as RHIA and CCS certifications. With over a decade of experience as a medical coder, Kari has worked in most areas of coding, including inpatient, professional fee, and physician education. To keep her professional skills current, she serves as a volunteer on the Wisconsin Health Information Management Association (WHIMA) board of directors and many WHIMA teams.
“I have a deep passion for health information (HI) and I want to share my passion with our future HI professionals!”
Angela Voight, AAS, BS
Angie Voight is a highly skilled healthcare professional with a diverse educational and professional background. She holds an AAS in biomedical informatics, also known as health information management, from Mid-State Technical College and a BS in career and technical education and training from UW-Stout. With her extensive knowledge and expertise, Angie is a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with numerous years of experience in medical coding for local hospitals. Angie prioritizes her continuing education credits to help students stay updated with the latest developments and trends in the field. She understands that the healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and it is crucial for professionals to keep themselves informed and knowledgeable. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as an educator and is committed to helping her students.
“I love teaching because of the satisfaction of witnessing students have those ‘aha’ moments.”
Employers will expect graduates of this program to be able to:
- Apply clinical documentation and diagnostic results to ensure accurate diagnostic and procedural coding.
- Validate completeness and accuracy of health data for coding, billing, and statistical purposes.
- Evaluate components of revenue cycle management and clinical documentation improvement.
Alongside your career training, you'll develop key workplace strengths. Explore the additional skills you'll build.
To succeed in this program, you'll need to meet certain technical standards. These are the key skills and abilities needed for the program and future career success—with or without reasonable accommodations. Be sure to review them carefully before you apply.
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