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 West Virginia colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

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West Virginia Junior College – Morgantown

1000 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV

West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown operates as a 2-year private career college dedicated to providing a solid education for students in Morgantown and surrounding areas. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Computer and Information Sciences
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Business and Marketing Studies

Over the previous several years West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown awarded degrees to more than 140 students with around 59% of those who start the program continue it to completion. West Virginia Junior College Morgantown campus offers several programs to choose from. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Information Technology
• Medical Office Assistant
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Paralegal
• Business Administration
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

To support students and graduates, West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown may offer student services like:

• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment
• Employment search assistance

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown for over sixty straight years. To read more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit wvjc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Virginia Junior College – Morgantown offers an associate's degree 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

• Charleston, WV
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $31110

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

• Charleston, WV
  • Total Employment: 700
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $26910

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