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Medical Records Specialists

Health Science · Health Informatics

Bright outlookJob zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 29-2072.00

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$46,110
median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
$34k10th$46kMedian$72k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $34,340, 25th $38,900, Median $46,110, 75th $59,790, 90th $72,260

New workers start near $34,340; experienced workers reach $72,260. About 1,670 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change
+20.0%
Alamo region, 2,085 to 2,502 jobs · U.S. +7%
Openings a year
188
in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 14,200
Employed in 2024
2,085
in the Alamo region · U.S. 194,800

Typical entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

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What the work is

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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