Medical Coding Schools in South Carolina
Becoming a Medical Coder in SC
South Carolina, known for the beautiful oak trees that overarch the streets in historic neighborhoods along the coast, mountains to the west and many of the state’s larger cities nestled in the middle, is considered an appealing place to live—and also to work in medical billing and coding. There are a number of institutes of higher education, such as universities, trade/technical schools and community colleges that serve as medical coding and billing schools, training students for these professions. Career opportunities for medical coders and billers will be greatest in the metro areas surrounding the more populous cities, such as Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston and Greenville.
Employment: 2,070
Hourly Mean Wage: $14.90
Annual Mean Wage: $30,990
Source: http://www.bls.gov/oes/
