Medical Billing and Coding Salaries in Arizona are comparable to those in surrounding states including California, Texas and Colorado. From Phoenix to Tuscan to Yuma, medical offices are growing and the skills of a good Medical Biller and Coder are in demand more and more each year. Higher demand translates to higher wages, making Arizona a great place to begin a career in this growing industry.
According to the website Medicalbillingandcoding.org, there are currently over 4,500 Medical Billers and Coders in the state, with a median salary of roughly $45,000 annually, some as high as over $60,000 for those with the right experience.
Arizona Medical Office Work Environments
Most of Arizona’s health care facilities including hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, mental health facilities and specialty outpatient clinics provide excellent benefits for Medical Billers and Coders. Most professionals receive good starting salaries, paid time off, at least 2 weeks vacation per year, excellent benefit packages and flex plans including medical, dental and vision, 401k plans and other savings options, life insurance and other retirement plans.
The table below indicates median Medical Billing & Coding salaries for a number of cities and regions throughout the state: