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 Louisiana colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

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InterCoast College – Anaheim Campus

388 W Cerritos Ave, Anaheim, LA

InterCoast Colleges offers vocational programs for individuals to get a head start on their careers. The programs offered cover fields that have high employment rates. InterCoast also provides flexible scheduling to help you work around your obligations while pursuing the education you deserve. Upon completion of a program students will receive a diploma certifying that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to begin working in their chosen field. InterCoast has schools in New Hampshire, California and Maine.

Programs offered include:

• Medical Assistant
• Massage Therapy
• Pharmacy Technician
• Business Administration
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in attending InterCoast Colleges should contact a representative online to begin the enrollment process. Financial aid is available to students, and it is recommended that students follow the step by step instructions on the website to see what financial aid may be available to them.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. InterCoast College – Anaheim Campus offers a less than two-year award program in medical insurance coding.

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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

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $33430

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

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $28020

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