How much does a Medical Records Coding Technician I make in Massachusetts? The average Medical Records Coding Technician I salary in Massachusetts is $46,568 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $41,326 and $52,477. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Medical Records Coding Technician I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician I Salary $36,553 MA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician I Salary $41,326 MA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician I Salary $46,568 MA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician I Salary $52,477 MA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician I Salary $57,857 MA February 26, 2024
25% $41,326 10% $36,553 90% $57,857 75% $52,477 $46,568 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Medical Records Coding Technician I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Health Information Management: Health information management (HIM) is information management applied to health and health care. It is the practice of acquiring, analyzing and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. With the widespread computerization of health records, traditional (paper-based) records are being replaced with electronic health records (EHRs). The tools of health informatics and health information technology are continually improving to bring greater efficiency to information management in the health care sector. Both hospital information systems and Human Resource for Health Information System (HRHIS) are common implementations of HIM. Health information management professionals plan information systems, develop health policy, and identify current and future information needs. In addition, they may apply the science of informatics to the collection, storage, analysis, use, and transmission of information to meet legal, professional, ethical and administrative records-keeping requirements of health care delivery. They work with clinical, epidemiological, demographic, financial, reference, and coded healthcare data. Health information administrators have been described to "play a critical role in the delivery of healthcare in the United States through their focus on the collection, maintenance and use of quality data to support the information-intensive and information-reliant healthcare system".

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Health insurance: Health insurance is a type of insurance coverage that pays for health and medical expenses. Health insurance covers some or all of the costs of routine care, emergency care, and treatment for chronic illnesses.

Customer Service 6.9%
Health Information Management 2.05%
Health insurance 0.94%
Others 90.11%

Job Description for Medical Records Coding Technician I

Medical Records Coding Technician I abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate ICD or CPT codes using industry-standard coding guidelines. Assigns required DRG (diagnosis-related grouping) codes. Being a Medical Records Coding Technician I works with coding databases and software to input and maintain data according to standard procedures. Performs quality audits of work. Additionally, Medical Records Coding Technician I maintains and up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements. Does not require a medical coding certification. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Records Coding Technician I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $45,057 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $45,542 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $45,620 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $45,384 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $45,056 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $48,211 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $45,699 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $48,211 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $48,211 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $46,726 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Medical Records Coding Technician I

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For Medical Records Coding Technician I, the first career path typically progresses to Tumor Registrar.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Medical Records Coding Technician II position, and then progresses to Medical Records Coding Manager.

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