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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 healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.



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$48.7k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.


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Typical Job Titles

Health Information Technician (Health Information Tech)

Medical Records Clerk

Medical Records Coordinator

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

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