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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.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at a desk
Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

There are 2 Training Programs available for this career path

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2 Locations

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Medical Billing and Coding Specialist 1
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist 2
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist 3

Requirements

Short-term training

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$17 - $20/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$30 - $37/hr

Training Programs for becoming a 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

Medical Billing & Coding

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 351Wage: $18-$34/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Office/Insurance Specialist Certificate
College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland

Medical Office/Insurance Specialist Certificate

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 351Wage: $18-$34/hr
Duration: 3-6 months
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Background Check
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