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 Michigan colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

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West Shore Community College

656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, MI

West Shore Community College, located in Scottville, Michigan, was founded in 1967 to provide service and education to residents of Mason and Manistee Counties. WSCC is a public two year institution and since its foundation has expanded its facilities to accommodate growth in enrollment and to keep pace with the changing technological and educational advancements within the United States. Additionally, the school offers facilities for sports, including a recently added ice arena, as well a s full service student campus center. The school also maintains a partnership with West Shore Medical Center to provide additional in Manistee County.

Academics

West Shore Community College offers a number of programs to assist students in pursuing academic or career oriented goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education then transfer those credits to a four year institution and complete the final two years of a bachelor's degree. Transfer to public Wisconsin schools is made easier through agreements in place that put forth guidelines for guaranteed transfer. Career training programs prepare students for entry into he work force through skill development, allowing them to pursue work opportunities upon completion of the program. Such programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competency in the field of study to potential employers.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Communications
• Social Work
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

West Shore Community College is an open enrollment institution allowing students who meet the minimum requirements for admission to enroll upon submission of the admissions application. Students must provide transcripts and complete a placement exam, and are encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to enrollment.

Financial aid forms should be submitted prior to the start of each academic year, and is offered to students who maintain fulltime program enrollment. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will be used to determine financial needs, program eligibility and monetary awards. Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $37770

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $28790

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