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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.
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Canada College
225 Cedar St, San Diego, CA
If you are looking for an affordable two-year community college with high academic standards that offers the flexibility that you need, Cañada College is the academic institution that you have been looking for.
Cañada College offers a diverse culture and helps students prepare for the modern workplace and the interconnected world that we live in. It is located in Redwood, California. The Bay Area is an excellent place to live and study. San Mateo Junior College developed a 25 year master plan and a $5.9 million bond was approved to build the college. This plan lead to Canada College being built in 1968 which was the result of a $12.8 million bond approved by voters in 1964.Cañada College is an affordable option for earning an Associate’s degree and is an excellent stepping stone to attending a four year college in the area. Tuition is $46 per unit for local residents and non-resident tuition is $208 per unit. Cañada College students who earn their AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed placement in the California State University system. Transfer students are giving junior standing at a four-year college.
Cañada College is currently helping many adults earn their degree. The college started the College for Working Adults in 2011. This is an outstanding way for working adults to earn a degree by attending class one evening a week and on Saturdays. Cañada College offers an Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) which help disadvantaged children succeed in college. Plus the college offers help with child care and meals for single parents.
Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Canada College offers a less than one year certificate program in medical insurance coding.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| White | 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 Canada College, 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
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.45
- Average Annual Salary: $48780
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
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 6
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.44
- Average Annual Salary: $36270
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Canada College 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
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Canada College may provide services to students like:
- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
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