Become a medical coder
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Become a medical coder

Backed by
Beacon Health System

Technology is playing an ever-larger role at home and in the workplace. The healthcare industry is no exception.

Bendable recently sat down with recruiters from Beacon Healthcare System to figure out how technology is changing their organization. One of the roles that has evolved is medical coder, which involves analyzing patient charts and doctors’ notes and putting key information into a computer system. By following this path, you will give yourself a leg up on starting a career as a medical coder.

As you successfully complete each course, you’ll earn a digital badge to mark your progress. You’ll then receive a Bendable Medical Coder badge when you’ve finished all of the required learning experiences.

About this career:
Medical Coder
Annual Salary
  • Low:$32,503
  • Median:$36,154
  • High:$49,157
Companies hiring
the most in the
field include
  • Beacon Health System
  • South Bend Clinic
  • Trinity Health
15.3%
Projected growth over the next 10 years
Percent of job
postings requiring
a specific degree
  • High school:71%
  • Associate’s:29%
  • Bachelor’s:0%
  • Advanced:0%
Source: Burning Glass Technologies.
Data is updated quarterly for the South Bend-Mishawaka Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Workplace Skills

Complete one course in this category to earn a badge.

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Foundational Skills

Complete all of the following in this category to earn a badge.

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Technical Skills

Complete all of the following in this category to earn a badge.

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Diving Deeper

None of these are required for earning a badge, but here are some suggestions for going further in your learning.

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