Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

CIP 51.0713 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

272

326 total including inactive

States

Available nationwide

Graduates (2023)

5,144

Total completions

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools nationwide, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Texas and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$67,310

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Job Growth

+14.7%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,491

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $25,387, and the work is primarily mixed with light physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 396 (7.7%)

Female: 4,748 (92.3%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 1,431 (27.8%)

Associate: 3,713 (72.2%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Investigative

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

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

Do you value helping others?

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

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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.