# Medical Biller and Coder jobs and career guide

Category: Front Office & Administration
Page: https://medroles.com/roles/medical-biller-coder/
Also called: Medical Coder, Medical Billing Specialist, Revenue Cycle Specialist, Billing Coordinator, Collections Specialist

Medical billers and coders turn visits into accurate claims, assign diagnosis and procedure codes, follow up on denials and help the practice collect what it's owed.

## Typical US pay
$40k–$65k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Assign ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes from provider documentation
- Submit claims and post payments
- Work denials, rejections and appeals
- Follow up with patients and payers on balances

## Key skills
- ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Claims submission
- Denial management
- Billing software
- Accuracy

## Training
Most billers and coders complete a certificate or associate degree program, usually 9 months to 2 years.

## Licensing & certifications
No state license is required, but most employers want a certification such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from AHIMA.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.