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.

Also Known As:
Coder Health Information Clerk Health Information Specialist Health Information Technician (Health Information Tech) Medical Records Clerk Medical Records Coordinator Medical Records Technician (Medical Records Tech) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Annual wages for Medical Records Specialists in Texas
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Texas's 2034 Projected Employment
23,450 Employment> Up
20% Change From 2024
United States 2034 Projected Employment
208,600 Employment> Up
7% Change From 2024
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Content sourced from United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration ("DOLETA") and the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development ("DEED")