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 York colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

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Trocaire College (Trocaire)

500 7th Avenue, New York, NY

Trocaire College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Buffalo, New York, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at Trocaire exceeds a thousand annually.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Radiologic Technology
• Surgical Technologist

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Admission to Trocaire College is considered highly competitive, with only 30 percent of students who applied being admitted per year. More information from the admissions office can be found at trocaire.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.trocaire.edu.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $48500
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $66710

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $36260
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $35490

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