In accordance with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, coders/billers make an average salary of $46,660. This may be the average pay for medical coders/billers but the top 10% earned over $74,200, and the bottom 10% earned less than $29,430.

Coders/medical billers can expect an average job growth of approximately 7% from 2021 to 2031. Over the next 10 years, BLS is estimating 12,300 job openings each year in this career field as a result of workers either changing professions or retiring.

For years working from home in this profession wasn’t possible but with the advancement of technology and the shifting desire for employees to work from home, many companies are making this option more accessible. Working from home as a coder/medical biller can be possible as an employee for a hospital, doctor’s office, or even as an independent contractor.

Workers in this field of coding/medical billing must be motivated self-starters with a keen attention to detail and patience. As you’ll be working alongside other staff members in the hospital, doctor’s office, or nursing home, strong communication skills are crucial. Those who are interested in this job should be committed and eager to keep practicing and learning because this is a sometimes challenging field.

Companies may employ different coders/medical billers for various specialties. The focus coder/medical billing include are in dermatology, surgery, oncology, hematology, neonatology, neurology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine. Ask a potential employer during your interview whether they provide emphasis areas for their medical coders and billers if you’re looking to work in a certain field.