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 New Hampshire colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

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Manchester Community College

379 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH

About
Manchester Community College, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been in operation since 1945 where it was originally named State Trade School at Manchester with the original purpose of providing career training to returning servicemen from World War II. Over the years the school has evolved and grown, changing location and name to better reflect the schools role in the community and offerings. Currently the school enrolls over 3000 students and provides them with a quality education.

Academics
Manchester Community College offers academic transfer opportunities and career training programs. Academic transfer allows students to earn credits towards a bachelor's degree, fulfilling the requirements of the freshman and sophomore years, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years. Career training programs prepare students for entry into the workforce in a given area of expertise, giving students the skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the required duties of an entry level position upon completion of the program.

Programs offered include:

• Interior Design
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Accounting
• Medical Assisting

Admissions and Financial Aid
Manchester Community College is public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual that wishes to attend to do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission. Students should provide transcripts and test scores and may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in orientation and a meeting with an academic advisor are also encouraged.

Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine the student's monetary needs and aid program eligibility. Aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships and must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Manchester Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

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

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).