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Medical Records Specialists

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.

Median salary

$50,250

Typical range

$36k – $81k

Job outlook

+7% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Medical Records Specialists

    Entry / Junior

    $35,780

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Medical Records Specialists

    Established

    $50,250

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Medical Records Specialists

    Senior

    $65,600

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