Medical Records Specialists
- Health Science
Median Yearly Income
$48,688
Most Common Education Level
High school diploma or less
Projected Job Growth
+7.53%
What do Medical Records Specialists do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Conventional
- Investigative
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