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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White Mountains Community College

31 College Drive, Concord, NH

The White Mountains Community College, founded in 1966, is located in Berlin, New Hampshire. The school provides a quality education to its service community and has begun offering courses in Littleton, New Hampshire. The Littleton location offers a direct link to the main campus for students who are usually out of reach. The school is full accredited and credits are transferable to most universities.

Academics

White Mountains Community College offers 42 programs that provide either certificates or associate degrees.  Some programs are for transfer to a four year institution while other are vocational or technical and offer the education and skills necessary to enter the work force after the programs completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Environmental Science
• Liberal Arts
• Automotive Technology
• Early Childhood Education
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students applying to White Mountains Community College must submit an application along their high school transcript or GED (transfer students should also send college transcripts for transfer of credits earned), complete the registration forms and the ACCUPLACER exam, attend orientation, and complete all financial aid forms. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility, and should be completed and submitted as soon as possible.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. White Mountains Community College offers a less than two-year award 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

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).