Have you been considering a career in healthcare? Medical billing and coding is a rewarding job that can help you build a stable career. Campus is offering an Online Medical Billing and Coding program to students in Utah, and in about ten months, you can be working professionally for medical offices, earning a living. Let’s look closer at what this career looks like.
What Does a Medical Biller and Coder Do?
Medical coders and billers record all the details of a patient appointment using universally recognized alphanumeric codes. Each of the codes correspond to a diagnosis, procedure, treatment, prescription, or medical supply. These codes are used to update electronic health records (EHR) and most importantly, to prepare and submit insurance claims. Coders and billers are considered two separate roles, but in many instances, one person may be responsible for both sets of responsibilities.
Medical coders transcribe the details of a patient appointment into a set of standard alphanumeric codes that all healthcare organizations, government agencies, and insurance companies understand. The diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, procedures, medical equipment, and other medical supplies all have corresponding codes. These codes are used by the medical facilities and insurance providers to update health records and submit insurance claims. The codes must be used accurately to prevent delays in reimbursement to the medical office or healthcare provider.
Medical billers take the information provided by the medical coder or the provider themselves and prepare and submit insurance claims to the medical insurance entities. The medical biller will also “scrub” the claim for errors, making sure the format is ideal for each insurance company’s internal standards. They also follow up with the insurance companies to make sure the reimbursement claim is processed and paid promptly. They may also send letters or notifications to the patient for their remaining portion of the bill.
Why Do People Choose to Make Medical Medical Coding a Career?
Many people in Utah choose to go to school for medical billing and coding because there are many upsides to this career. There is still a demand for more qualified medical coders — this is not a job where people do on-the-job training. Employers expect candidates to show up knowing the basics of procedural coding and the various medical codes, and how to use them.
This makes it a job that has some skill involved, and many people like the way they use their analytical skills on the job. There is some challenge and nuance in this job, but that helps medical coders use their mind each day.
The pay is rather healthy for an entry level job. With enough experience, you can take exams for additional certifications, which according to the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) can help you earn a higher salary. [2]
One of the biggest selling points is working remotely, which many medical billing and coding jobs are now. After the pandemic in the early 2020s, several employers made billing and coding jobs remote permanently. That means you can save lots of time and money with no commute. For the medical coding and billing jobs that are still done on-site, your interactions with patients will be rather infrequent. If you prefer to focus on your work all day, and only talk to colleagues, this may be a good job for you.
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What Code Sets Do You Need to Know in Medical Coding and Billing?
Medical coding has a few main sets of procedural codes you must use on a daily basis. The coding sets every medical coder needs to know are:
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 in the US are projected to grow by 7 percent from 2024 to 2034 according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1] [2] (BLS). There were 194,800 people working as medical billers and coders in 2024 across the US, with net +13,800 jobs projected to be added between 2024 and 2034. In May 2024, across the entire US, medical coders and billers earned a median annual salary of $50,250 per year and a median hourly wage of $24.16 per hour.
In Utah in 2024 [3} the BLS showed medical billers and coders earned an annual median salary of $47,710 and a median wage of $22.94. Utah medical coders and billers in May 2024 earned an annual mean salary of $53,880 and an hourly mean wage of $25.90.
Salary and Wage for Medical Billers and Coders (2024)
| Utah (2024) | United States (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Salary | $47,710 | $50,250 |
| Mean Annual Salary | $53,880 | $55,970 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $22.94 | $24.16 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $25.90 | $26.91 |
Get Started on Your Medical Coding and Billing Career at Campus
If you’re ready to begin your career as a professional medical biller and coder, Campus has an Online Medical Billing and Coding program to give you the skills you need. In less than ten months, you’ll learn all about medical coding, ICD-10 codes and procedural coding, and medical insurance billing. If you’re a student in Salt Lake City, Provo, St. George, Ogden, or anywhere in Utah, Campus offers this online program just for you. Take the first step to working as a medical biller and coder and get certified for both medical billing and medical coding. For more information on start dates, financial aid, and enrollment, 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 .