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 Missouri colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

Living Arts College

800 W Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO

Living Arts College, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is school that provides educations in the arts and allied health. The school is housed in three hurricane proof domes, which provide a motion picture soundstage and mixing studio, a full library, digital theater and gallery. The school also offers on and off campus housing. The school is known for its media arts, with many of its graduates finding position in feature films, television, animation and other projects.

Academics

Living Arts College offers media arts and allied health programs for its students. Students may earn diplomas, certificates or degrees through the various program offerings. Allied health programs are diploma only. Certificate programs are shorter than degree programs, with degree programs typically taking 3 years to complete. Start dates for school vary based on the program.

Programs offered include:

• Interior Design
• Digital Photography
• Graphic Design
• Digital Filmmaking
• Medical Assistant
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Living Arts College must contact the school to schedule a guided interview. During the interview process students will be assisted in outlining their future goals, and identifying which program is right for the student. Once completed, students must submit a completed application which will be reviewed and a final decision for admission made. Financial aid is available in the form of federal loans and grants. Students who demonstrate eligibility may qualify for federal financial aid. Additional information and application assistance is available through the school.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program

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

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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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $38710

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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $34080

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