Medical Coding Specialist

Average Annual Salary of Medical Coding Specialist:

Starts at approximately $30,000 and up

Necessary Education for Medical Coding Specialist Careers:

A Degree / Certification of Completion in Medical Insurance Coding

What is Medical Coding Specialist in a nutshell?

Medical Coding Specialist provide coding and billing support as well as additional administrative functions in medical offices and organizations.

Types of Medical Coding Specialist:

• Medical Coding Specialist
• Physician (clinic) Coder
• Hospital Coder

Medical Coding Specialist Skills & Responsibilities:

Medical Coding Specialist are responsible for billings associated with medical procedures, Medicare, Medicaid, Workman's Compensation, No Fault, and Disability insurance. They must be highly skilled in computerized coding and billing practices in addition to tracking finances, and preparing status reports.

• Accounting & Financial Terminology
• Accounting Software
• Accounting/Bookkeeping Fundamentals
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Maintaining Files and Records
• Medical Billing
• Medical Coding
• Medical Terminology
• Professional Telephone Skills
• Customer Service Fundamentals
• English Writing Fundamentals
• Interpersonal Communication
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Time & Priority Management

Future Outlook for Medical Coding Specialist:

Medical Coding Specialists are in high demand throughout the country. Hospitals and clinics require trained coders.