If you’ve been looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, becoming a medical biller and coder might be the right choice for you. Right now, Campus is offering an Online Medical Billing and Coding program for our students in Idaho. This program is fully remote and will give you the training and skills you need to get your first jobs in medical coding and billing. In about ten months, you’ll learn procedural coding, claims processing, ICD-10 codes, and more. Our program is designed to prepare you for all national medical coding and medical billing entry-level certifications, enabling you to start your career and help medical offices and hospitals with billing and coding.
What is Medical Billing and Coding?
Medical billing and coding is the process of encoding patient visits and appointments into alphanumeric codes which are universally understood by all healthcare and insurance providers. Each code matches a specific diagnosis, procedure, treatment, prescription, or piece of medical equipment. These universal codes are used to prepare and submit medical insurance claims, as well as updating medical records. Medical coding and medical billing are distinct roles, although they may be done by the same person, or different people, depending on the size and complexity of the facility.
What Do Medical Coders and Billers Do Each Day?
Medical billing and coding are two distinct roles, though these can both be performed by one person, or if the medical facility is set up for separate positions, they may be done by different people. It’s necessary for both coders and billers to understand the entire process end to end.
Medical coders transcribe the medical information in a patient appointment into universally-used alphanumeric codes. These codes are used by the medical office to update patient health records and by the medical biller to create insurance reimbursement claims. Accuracy in medical coding is extremely important, because claims can be denied if the insurance claims have the wrong codes for the corresponding services, causing delays in reimbursement.
Medical billers take the codes from the medical coding team or directly from the providers, and create, scrub, and submit medical insurance claims for the coverage offered to the patients. Billers take care to format the claims and check for potential errors or warnings before submitting the claims to avoid any delays in payment to the medical office. They also follow up with claims to make sure they are paid and patients can take care of their portion of the bill.
Why Do People Become Medical Billers and Coders?
There are a few reasons why people decide to become medical billers and coders.
For one, most of these jobs have become remote, meaning you can skip a commute. In the very early 2020s, the majority of medical coding and billing jobs transitioned to remote positions. For the coding and billing jobs that remain in-house, you won’t have to interact with patients much. Most of your work time will be spent communicating with the medical providers and your colleagues.
Another reason people choose this career is it pays fairly well and there is room for advancement. The pay is decent for an entry level position as a medical coder or biller, and there is room to earn more as you gain experience. A 2025 report by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)[2] shows that earning additional specialty coding certifications may also help you earn more as your career progresses. Note: These specialized certifications usually require a certain amount of work experience to take the exam.
Mostly, people choose this career because it allows them to make a difference in their community while maintaining a good work-life balance. Medical billing and coding helps local clinics and medical offices stay open and bill health insurance correctly, making sure patients pay the correct amount. It’s a good career that helps you support your life while making an impact in your town from behind the scenes.
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What Are the Codes You’ll Learn?
There are different codes you’ll need to learn for each type of diagnosis, treatment, procedure, or prescription. Every patient appointment must be encoded using different alphanumeric codes, and tabulated correctly. To do this effectively, you’ll need to know the following code sets:
ICD-10-CM: International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification. This is maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO).
CPT®: Current Procedural Terminology codes, these were created by the American Medical Association (AMA), currently maintained by the CPT Editorial Panel, appointed by the AMA.
HCPCS: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System, created for use by government agencies such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Job Outlook and Salary
Jobs for medical billers and coders nationally are still growing, with jobs projected to increase by 7 percent from 2024 to 2034 according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1] [3] (BLS). In May 2024, the BLS showed medical coders and billers earned a median annual salary of $50,250 and a median wage of $24.16 per hour.
In Idaho, as of May 2024, a BLS survey showed[4] medical billers and coders in Idaho earned an annual median salary of $48,940 and a median hourly wage of $25.53. Idaho medical billers and coders in 2024 earned an annual mean salary of $53,010 and a mean average hourly wage of $25.49 according to BLS data.
Salary and Wage for Medical Billers and Coders (2024)
| Idaho (2024) | United States (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Salary | $48,940 | $50,250 |
| Mean Annual Salary | $53,010 | $55,970 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $25.53 | $24.16 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $25.49 | $26.91 |
Become A Medical Biller and Coder with Campus
If you’ve decided a healthcare career is right for you, Campus has an Online Medical Billing and Coding program for students in Idaho. Whether you’re in Boise, Meridan, Idaho Falls, Nampa, or anywhere in Idaho, you’re eligible to take this program. Over the course of ten months, you’ll learn medical codes, procedural coding, ICD-10 codes, and the medical insurance claims process. At your graduation, you’ll be ready to take any of the national entry-level medical billing and medical coding exams, making you a certified medical coder and medical biller. For more information on start dates, curriculum, or financial aid, contact our Admissions team or call 888-675-2460.
[1] Note: The data provided in this article is from sources unaffiliated with Campus, formerly known as MTI College, are for informational purposes only and represent the employment field as a whole. They are not solely specific to Campus graduates and, by providing the above information, Campus makes no representation, direct or implied, or opinion regarding employability.
[2] American Association of Professional Coders, https://www.aapc.com/resources/medical-coding-salary-survey , Retrieved October 26, 2025.
[3] Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm#tab-1 , Retrieved October 22, 2025 .
[4] Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Maps, https://data.bls.gov/oesmap/ , Retrieved October 22, 2025 .