Pennsylvania Medical Coding Classes - PA

Thinking about Medical Coding Careers in Pennsylvania?  Pennsylvania is the 33rd largest state in the United States in size and the sixth largest in population. What many people may not know is that Pennsylvania boasts that the state has the 17th largest economy in the world. A diverse state, Pennsylvania possesses attractions to satisfy most every interest, whether it is the world-famous Philadelphia Flower Show, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the Pocono Mountains or the Pittsburg Steelers.

As for working in Pennsylvania, there are many job opportunities, including jobs for those interested in pursuing or continuing a career in the healthcare field and who are working, or considering pursuing Pennsylvania medical billing and coding careers. These specialists assign a code for a patient’s diagnosis or procedure as part of the patient’s medical records and enter the codes electronically.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and statistics from Pennsylvania’s Center for Workforce Information and Analysis, the occupational employment projections for medical coding careers in Pennsylvania, using 2006 as a base year and 2016 as a projected year are as follows:

Medical records and health information technicians in Pennsylvania:
The 2006 estimated employment: 7,890
2016 projected employment: 9,150
Total 2006 – 2016 employment change: 1,260
Annual average percent change: 1.5 percent
Total percent change: 16.0 percent

Medical records and health information technicians in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city:
The 2006 estimated employment: 2,480
2016 projected employment: 2,900
Total 2006 – 2016 employment change: 430
Total percent change: 16.9 percent

With the increasing complexity of medical care and the ensuing tests, records and documentation, those working as medical and billing & coding specialists are predicted to be in demand in Pennsylvania.