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Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
351
Avg Houston Wage
$18

Career Overview

Medical Billing and Coding Specialists are responsible for reviewing medical procedures and coding them for billing and insurance purposes. They are key personnel for making sure the hospitals and medical offices can operate financially.

As a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, you are able to work remotely (depending on the organization you work for) and gain certification in a short period. You are also able to advance your career through specialized certifications.

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There are 2 Training Programs available for this career path

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Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at a desk
Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$17 - $20/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$30 - $37/hr

Training Programs in Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Medical Billing & Coding
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Education and Health Services
Jobs: 351Wage: $18-$34/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
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