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Medical Billing and CodingDiploma Program Offered at the following campuses: The Medical Billing and Coding Diploma program is designed to prepare individuals for careers as Insurance specialists, Billing Clerks, Transcriptionists, or Medical Coders. Program Description Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding. Graduates will have developed the skills necessary for entry-level employment in the medical billing and coding industry. Students will demonstrate competency in medical terminology, completing insurance claim forms, coding, quality assurance, and managing health records. The program emphasizes following legal and ethical guidelines while managing health records and coding accurately. Occupational Objectives Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in Medical Billing and Coding. Occupational Skills Graduates of this program will have the skills to:
The following from Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition Job Outlook Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average. Job prospects should be very good; technicians with a strong understanding of technology and computer software will be in particularly high demand. Employment change. Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 20 percent, much faster than the average for all occupations through 2018. Employment growth will result from the increase in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that will be performed. As the population continues to age, the occurrence of health-related problems will increase. Cancer registrars should experience job growth as the incidence of cancer increases from an aging population. In addition, with the increasing use of electronic health records, more technicians will be needed to complete the new responsibilities associated with electronic data management. Job prospects. Job prospects should be very good. In addition to job growth, numerous openings will result from the need to replace medical record and health information technicians who retire or leave the occupation permanently. Technicians that demonstrate a strong understanding of technology and computer software will be in particularly high demand. Earnings The median annual wage of medical records and health information technicians was $30,610 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,290 and $39,490. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,440, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $50,060. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of medical records and health information technicians in May 2008 were: Federal Executive Branch $42,760 General medical and surgical hospitals 32,600 Nursing care facilities 30,660 Outpatient care centers 29,160 Offices of physicians 26,210
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