Medical Records Specialists
Code: 29-2072.00
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)
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.
Typical wages
| 10% | $28,800 |
| 25% | $34,810 |
| Median | $44,090 |
| 75% | $57,840 |
| 90% | $73,370 |
| 10% | $13.85 |
| 25% | $16.74 |
| Median | $21.2 |
| 75% | $27.81 |
| 90% | $35.28 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
341,600 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
370,600 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 27,800 |