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 North Dakota colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

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Dakota College at Bottineau

Also known as MSU-Bottineau

800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, ND

Dakota College at Bottineau came into existence in the year 1906 as the North Dakota School of Forestry. Since then the College has grown by leaps and bounds. The college aims at providing education which is a blend of care and quality. Also, apart from the technical knowledge, the college also values diversity and personal enrichment.

The Dakota College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and School. The 35-acre campus of Dakota College at Bottineau finds its location at the northern edge of the city of Bottineau. Within the premises of the college are - classroom buildings, residence halls, a student center, and an administrative building. The library is a member of ODIN, - the Online Dakota Information Network. Within the library one can find a huge storage of over 36,000 volumes, in addition to a wide variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual periodicals.

 College education is a foundation for a great career. The college offers 33 career oriented courses to choose from. You can opt for certificate courses, diplomas or AAS degrees. The college also provides all – inclusive university parallel/transfer coursework which allows you to get AA or AS degrees.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MSU-Bottineau 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

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

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