Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (189930 US employees)
Description
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the heath care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Excludes "File Clerks" (43-4071).
Insights
Total Employment: 189930
Mean Hourly Wage: $19.44
Mean Annual Wage: $40430
Industry Influencers
Delissa Ortega - After working in the medical coding industry for over a decade, she has found her passion in teaching others the intricacies of this field.
Medical Coding Right for You? by Delissa Ortega
Are you seeking a new career in Medical Coding? Are you wondering if Medical Coding is for you? Watch this video as Medical Coding Academy Expert Instructor Delissa Ortega answers your questions!
Strategies to Beat the Medical Coding Exam Clock by Delissa Ortega
Medical Coding Academy Founder and Expert Instructor Delissa Ortega talks about how many people feel under attack when they are taking the medical coding board exam. Her strategies to beat the exam clock keeps you from second guessing yourself. Watch to find out how!
What is Medical Coding & Billing? by Delissa Ortega
This video answer what the difference between medical coding and medical billing is and what the difference between getting CPC credentials from AAPC and AHIMA is?
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Thanks Delissa. Good stuff. - Sherrie Campbell
What type of classes did you take in college? - Matthew Arnold
What got you interested in medical coding - Matthew Arnold