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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.
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)
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future
Texas's
2034 Projected Employment
23,450
20% Change From 2024
United States
2034 Projected Employment
208,600
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")