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Medical Records Specialists in Tennessee

Medical records specialists compile, process, and maintain patient records for hospitals and clinics while following medical, legal, and regulatory standards. They classify medical concepts like diagnoses and procedures into proper systems In Tennessee the median pay is $48,780 a year, 5% below the national median of $51,140.

$48,780median pay in Tennessee, per year
$40,840–$62,930middle half earn
4,440employed in Tennessee
$51,140U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingTime ManagementActive LearningMonitoring

Knowledge areas

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Licenses and training in Tennessee

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O*NET-SOC 29-2072.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee, annual.