Medical Coder
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As a medical coder you'll not only need to develop a working knowledge of medical terminology, but you also must have an in-depth understanding of human anatomy and physiology. You'll need to understand how to apply the coding found in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) systems.
You'll take your coursework at Illinois Central College to learn how to be a medical coder. When you graduate, you may choose to take the certification exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to obtain entry and advanced level credentials.
Beginning medical coders earn approximately $10 per hour.