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Medical Records Specialists In Demand

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Description

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.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit64.81%
  2. Private, not for profit23.15%
  3. State and local government6.84%
  4. Federal government2.74%
  5. Self-employed2.46%

Industry areas

  • Health Science

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+8%
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Job Outlook

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Employment of medical records specialists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 15,000 openings for medical records specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$47,180

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$84,858

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$22,920
$64,760
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