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 Utah colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

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Latter – day Saints Business College

Also known as LDS Business College

5588 South Green Street, Murray, UT

Latter - day Saints Business College is a two year career school, which provides high quality education and training for its students. Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions and Studies

Based on recent program completion reports gathered, over 670 students were awarded degrees with about 26% of students who start the program complete it. More than twenty different programs are offered at Latter - day Saints Business College, with an Associates degree being the highest degree granted. The more popular enrolled programs are listed below:

• General Studies
• Bookkeeping
• Business Administration
• Interior Design
• Accounting

To help support students, Latter - day Saints Business College may offer student services like:

• Distance learning
• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Employment search assistance

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities has accredited the program courses of Latter - day Saints Business College for over thirty-seven straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Latter – day Saints Business 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

• Salt Lake City, UT
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $40470

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

• Salt Lake City, UT
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $31050

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