Medical Insurance Coding Specialist Degree, Program Information at Canada College

A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Includes instruction in medical records and insurance software applications, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, fundamentals of medical science and treatment procedures, data classification and coding, data entry skills, and regulations relating to Medicare and insurance documentation. Find Colleges Offering Medical Insurance Coding Specialist Degree.

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Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Job 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 health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,000
- Average Annual Salary: $40,450
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.45
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 760
- Average Annual Salary: $44,800
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.54
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 169,742
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 199,966
- Percent Job Growth: 17.81%
Medical Assistants
Job Description
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4,600
- Average Annual Salary: $34,930
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.79
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3,370
- Average Annual Salary: $38,460
- Average Hourly Rate: $18.49
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 416,882
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 564,558
- Percent Job Growth: 35.42%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in California

Chabot College

25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 17

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

City College of San Francisco

50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 11

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Cosumnes River College

8401 Center Pky
Sacramento, CA 95823

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Cuesta College

Highway 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Town Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Cypress College

9200 Valley View
Cypress, CA 90630

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

East Los Angeles College

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 55

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Mendocino College

1000 Hensley Creek Road
Ukiah, CA 95482

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 4

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Rio Hondo College

3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Santa Barbara City College

721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 22

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Southwestern College

900 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

4640 Maine Ave
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 53

Highest Degree Offered: Non-Degree Granting
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999

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Loma Linda University

Address Not Available
Loma Linda, CA 92350

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 7

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers