Medical Record Coders create specific codes for each patient. Using their knowledge of medical coding systems, medical terminology, diseases, and medications, Medical Records Coders create and maintain these systems to ensure efficient tracking of patients and diagnoses.
| Job Title | Average Wage | Education |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technician | $10-15 per hour | Associate degree |
| Medical Record Coder | $10-20 per hour | Varies by institution, on-the-job training to 18 month certificate program |
- Vist California Community Colleges Health Occupations. (This link may not work in the Netscape browser, the site is best viewed using Internet Explorer.)
- American Health Information Management Association
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