What do they do?
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 healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
Also known as:
Coder, Health Information Clerk, Health Information Specialist, Health Information Technician (Health Information Tech), Medical Records Clerk, Medical Records Coordinator, Medical Records Technician (Medical Records Tech), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
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Ranks #6 in net job growth
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- Some college, no degree (32%)
- Associate's degree (26%)
- High school diploma equivalent (20%)
- Bachelor's degree (16%)
- Master's degree (4%)
- Less than high school diploma (2%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (1%)
Most Popular Majors that prepare Medical Records Specialists
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Degrees Granted
7,930
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Female Students
7,394
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Male Students
536
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Median Starting Salary
$37,800
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#2
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Degrees Granted
1,444
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Female Students
1,251
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Male Students
193
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Median Starting Salary
$37,800
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Degrees Granted
81
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Female Students
59
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22
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Median Starting Salary
$37,800
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This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database
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Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
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