If you have an interest in the medical field and enjoy working with data, medical codes, insurance companies and patients, this career may be a match for you.
Medical coders usually abstract clinical information from a variety of medical records and assign appropriate ICD-9-CM and/or CPT codes to patient records according to established procedures. As a medical coder you would also analyze, enter, and manipulate databases, and confirm appropriate DRG assignments. Coding is a critical business office procedure.
What kind of job will I get?
Most graduates will find medical coding jobs located in small hospitals and clinics, with a few also found in insurance companies.
How much money will I make?
Average starting salary: $25,000—$35,000.
What kind of classes will I take?
Classes in this program include: medical terminology, human diseases, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology and laboratory medicine, and an internship in medical coding.
Student Profile
- Enjoys working with data
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
