Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 149916
- Phone: (951) 351-7750
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (713) 772-4200
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (713) 772-4200
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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94%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
24:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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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 California colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.
Altierus Career College – Houston
4550 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA
Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Altierus Career College – Houston offers a less than two-year award program in medical insurance coding.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 18 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 6 |
| Hispanic | 9 |
| White | 1 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Medical Insurance Coding program at Altierus Career College – Houston, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.95
- Average Annual Salary: $45660
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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 8
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.57
- Average Annual Salary: $30310
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Altierus Career College – Houston accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Altierus Career College – Houston may offer services to students including:- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work