Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder at Institute of Medical Careers in Pittsburgh, PA

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences CERTIFICATE CIP 51.0713

Total Graduates

131

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

5%

6 of 131

Female Graduates

95%

125 of 131

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 51.0713
Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 131 graduates
Award Year 2024
Gender Distribution 5% male, 95% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Institute of Medical Careers programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Diploma85%55%38%$7,798
Medical Office Administrator ONLINE85%64%54%$5,845
Medical Records Technician ONLINE82%66%60%$8,195
Medical Records Technician71%
Medical Billing and Coding57%

In the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Diploma program at Institute of Medical Careers, 55% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 85% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,798 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Medical Office Administrator ONLINE program at Institute of Medical Careers, 64% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 85% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,845 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Medical Records Technician ONLINE program at Institute of Medical Careers, 66% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 82% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,195 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Medical Records Technician program at Institute of Medical Careers, 71% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Medical Billing and Coding program at Institute of Medical Careers, 57% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

License Requirements for Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars in Pennsylvania

Working in this field in Pennsylvania may require a state license, depending on the role and how you practice. Check the requirements below before enrolling — license rules shape how much schooling and on-the-job experience you'll need.

Source: CareerOneStop License Finder, U.S. Department of Labor. License requirements change — always verify with the issuing agency before enrolling in a program.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$67,310

10-Year Job Growth

+14.7%

Career Readiness Score

0/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$53,848+14.7%
0%
primary100% confidence
$40,200+7.1%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$50,483

Peak Salary

$84,138

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (0)

No specific skills data available

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

0%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Pittsburgh, PA

Cost Information

Average Net Price $21,479

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0713
CIP Family: 51
IPEDS ID:
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