If you’ve looked into becoming a medical biller and coder, you’ve probably already discovered there are plenty of upsides to this career path. Medical coders and billers are an important part of every healthcare team, ensuring that medical offices get reimbursed in a timely manner by insurance companies. Their work is also instrumental in maintaining patient health records. Before we talk about what types of employers are looking for medical coders and billers in Sacramento, let’s look at what this role entails.
What Do Medical Billers and Coders Do?
Medical coders translate the details of a patient visit into a set of alphanumeric codes which are understood by all healthcare facilities and insurance companies. Every diagnosis, treatment, prescription, and procedure is turned into a code that helps create an ongoing patient health record. These codes are also used to create and submit a reimbursement claim, sent to insurance companies or government agency so the medical facility gets paid correctly.
Medical billers take the codes supplied by the medical coder or the healthcare provider and create an insurance claim. They are also responsible for scrubbing the claim for potential errors or warnings, and formatting the information correctly so the claim is approved. They will also correspond with the insurance companies to correct any errors or clarify information. This system ensures medical facilities get reimbursed in a timely manner by insurance payers.
Types of Workplaces That Hire Medical Coders and Billers in Sacramento
These are just a sample of the types of healthcare facilities that are looking for qualified medical billers and coders in the Sacramento region.
Medical Offices and Physician Groups
Some medical offices may have a medical coder/biller on staff, or one that works remotely. There are also physician groups and healthcare networks that employ medical billers and coders. Every medical office needs billing and coding to be done efficiently and promptly. Stanford Health Care is one group with numerous physicians in Sacramento that actively seeks medical billers and coders. Individual medical offices also seek qualified coders and billers.
Hospitals
Medical centers and hospitals are one of the biggest employers of medical billers and coders. Some of these positions are in-house, but most of them are remote. UC Davis Health, Sutter Health, Adventist Health, Dignity Health, Methodist Hospital (via CommonSpirit), and Mercy General Hospital are just a few of the hospitals in the Sacramento region that hire medical coders and billers.
Outpatient and Walk-in Clinics
The Sacramento region has numerous clinics that operate under networks like Sutter Health and Dignity Health. But there are also clinics like One Community Health, Sacramento Native American Health Center, Wellspace, and Cardinal Health that hire medical billers and coders. Primary and specialty healthcare clinics in Sacramento serve the community and need qualified medical billers and coders.
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Risk and Claims Management
Risk and claims management systems are designed for insurance companies to evaluate the patients and give them an overall health risk score. This is primarily for data collection for government health plans that model and predict the overall health of all its members to anticipate the overall costs. The general idea is to incentivize plans to cover high, medium, and low risk patients. To do this, clinical documentation and detailed data using ICD-10 codes is required. Sedgwick and other companies that operate in the Sacramento area look for qualified medical coders for this type of work.
Remote Billing and Coding Companies
In the wake of the pandemic in the early 2020s, many medical billing and coding jobs became remote. Some of these positions are directly for the medical facilities, but remote, and some are third-party companies aka outsourced billing and coding. Some of the companies that hire in the Sacramento area include Vituity, VirtualVocations, and Cognizant Technology Solutions, among others.
Mental Health and Psychiatric Facilities
While we focus a lot on physical health, mental and psychological health is a crucial need in Sacramento. Behavioral health facilities like Sierra Vista, Heritage Oaks, Sacramento Mental Health Treatment Center, Turning Point Community Programs, and Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SBHH) all need reliable medical coders and billers to help with patient health records and insurance claims.
Ambulatory Services
Believe it or not, ambulance services in Sacramento also need medical coders and billers. Bay Medic Ambulance, NORCAL Ambulance, and many others in the Sacramento Valley actively run job listings for billers and coders.
Home Health and Hospice Services
Hospice care is also a medical service that requires the talents of medical billers and coders. Applied Palliative and Hospice Services, Advanced Home Health and Hospice, Dignity Health, and Sanctuary Home Health among several others are hospice care providers that hire billers and coders.
Long Term Care Facilities
Elderly and aging patients who have long-term assisted care also have medical attention in said facilities. Employers such as Mercy McMahon Terrace, Sherwood Healthcare Center, Advanced Health Care of Sacramento all need qualified medical billers and coders to help ensure their patients have their insurance claims processed correctly.
Other Specialty Medical Offices
There are some medical offices that don’t fit into any of the categories above that also need medical coders and billers. Podiatry clinics such as California Foot & Ankle Centers, orthopedic centers, occupational health, and some sports medicine providers in the Sacramento region also hire medical billers and coders.
Job Outlook and Salary Data For Medical Coders and Billers in Sacramento
All information via the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Profiles[1] [2] . Data is from May 2024.
For May 2024, medical coders only earned more, on average, in the San Jose metro area, and the Chattanooga, TN area. The Sacramento region ranked third, with the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Seattle-Tacoma area rounding out the top five.
| Sacramento (2024) | United States (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Salary | $75,210 | $50,250 |
| Mean Annual Salary | $76,120 | $55,970 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $36.16 | $24.16 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $36.60 | $26.91 |
Overall, nationwide, medical billing and coding jobs are projected to increase by 7% from 2024 to 2034 by the BLS. A net gain of 13,800 jobs will be needed to be added over this period.
Take the First Step to Becoming a Medical Biller and Coder at Campus
If you’re ready to take the first step to becoming a medical biller and coder, Campus Sacramento has an Online Medical Billing and Coding program made just for you. In as little as ten months, you can learn the skills you need to pass your medical coding and medical billing exams and get certified. There are day and night class schedules to accommodate your busy schedule. For more information on start dates, financial aid, or curriculum, contact our friendly Admissions team at 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] Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://data.bls.gov/oesprofile/ , Retrieved November 26, 2025.