Medical Insurance Coding Courses

A Medical Insurance Coding Specialist is a vital health care professional who is focused on the processing clinical statements and the assignment of a standardized set of codes. Medical insurance coding specialists are an integral function of a fluid health information management continuum as they work hand in hand with virtually every iteration of healthcare stakeholders. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

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Community Care College

5430 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 310, San Antonio, TX

Community Care College, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been in operation for sixteen years. Since its founding the school has been providing educations in various careers. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students, and to assist them in finding jobs after graduation through its career support program.

Academics

Community Care College provides programs in high demand fields. The school prepares individuals for entry level work in their field of study. The skills and education allow students for immediate job placement after graduation. Programs are placed in one of five categories: Health care, business, lifestyle, education and continuing education. Continuing education courses are taken to renew certifications or licenses, or to refresh ones education in a given subject.

Programs offered include:

• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Paralegal Studies
• Business Administration
• Early Childhood Education
• Massage Therapist

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at the Community Care College can request information from the school for a particular program or can immediately apply online. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students must contact the school to begin the financial aid process. The school does honor veterans through the G.I. Bill.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Community Care College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

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 in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical records and health information technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $37330

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information 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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $29000

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).