Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder at Saint Paul College in Saint Paul, MN

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 51.0713

Total Graduates

4

Class of 2023

Annual Tuition

$5,486

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

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

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 4 graduates
Award Year 2023

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

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
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars SOC: 29-9021
$53,848+14.7%
0%
primary100% confidence
Medical Records Specialists SOC: 29-2072
$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.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

IBM SPSS Statistics SAS Tableau Teradata Database Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS Microsoft Access Microsoft SQL Server Structured query language SQL Microsoft Visual Basic Microsoft Outlook

Important Software

Microsoft SharePoint

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

C
Conventional
I
Investigative
S
Social

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems
  • Helping others
  • Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Organized
Detail-oriented
Analytical
Curious
Empathetic
Patient

💡 Interests

Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Helping others
Teaching

Work Values

Helping others
Knowledge
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value helping others?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Saint Paul, MN

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $5,486
Out-of-State Tuition $5,486

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0713
CIP Family: 51
IPEDS ID: