Medical Coding Schools in Iowa
Becoming a Medical Coder in IA
Nestled in America’s heartland, Iowa has been named one of the safest states in which to live because of its low crime rate overall, which is good news for those who wish to live and work as medical billers and coders here. More good news for those going into the profession here is that Iowa is home to one of the top-paying metropolitan areas for medical billing and coding—the Iowa City metropolitan area. But the good news doesn’t end there. Iowa is also weathering the economic storm exceptionally well. In November 2009, the unemployment rate in Iowa only sat at 6.7 percent, much lower than a national average hovering closer to 10 percent.
Employment: 2,220
Hourly Mean Wage: $14.39
Annual Mean Wage: $29,920
Source: http://www.bls.gov/oes/
