Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Program Availability
Schools Offering
310
381 total including inactive
States
43
Across 43 states
Graduates (2024)
5,729
Total completions
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 43 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Texas, Illinois and California.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$67,310
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Job Growth
+14.7%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$4,464
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
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
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
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ 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
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.
Where Can You Study Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder?
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