Medical billing and coding schools in Tennessee

We found 15 schools offering medical billing & coding training in Tennessee, with campuses in Chattanooga, Nashville, Gallatin, and Murfreesboro and more. Medical coders in Tennessee earn a median $48,780 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
15
Public colleges
11
Median pay in TN
$48,780
Cities with schools
6

15 medical billing & coding schools

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  1. Academy of Allied Health Careers

    Chattanooga, TN · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +1

  2. Allied Health Careers Institute

    Murfreesboro, TN · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant

  3. Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +12

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  5. Dyersburg State Community College

    Dyersburg, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +3

  6. Herzing University-Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant

  7. Jackson State Community College

    Jackson, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +6

  8. Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

    Chattanooga, TN · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • CDL & truck driving
    • Medical assistant
    • +5

  9. Nashville State Community College

    Nashville, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electrician
    • Culinary arts
    • +7

  10. Pellissippi State Community College

    Knoxville, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Welding
    • Culinary arts
    • +5

  11. Roane State Community College

    Harriman, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Pharmacy technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +9

  12. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

    Newbern, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  13. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump

    Crump, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  14. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll

    Paris, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +7

  15. Volunteer State Community College

    Gallatin, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Dental assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +8

  16. Walters State Community College

    Morristown, TN · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Pharmacy technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +8

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What medical coders earn in Tennessee

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Medical coder salary in TennesseeHow to become a medical coder

Median pay
$48,780
$23.45 an hour
Typical range
$37,320–$79,960
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
4,440
Job growth, 2025–35
+7.8%
14,000 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many medical billing & coding schools are in Tennessee?

We list 15 schools in Tennessee with medical billing & coding programs: 11 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Chattanooga, Nashville, Gallatin, Murfreesboro, and Dyersburg.

Are there community college medical billing & coding programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 11 public colleges in Tennessee offer medical billing & coding. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does medical billing & coding school cost in Tennessee?

Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,270 to $23,958. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do medical coders make in Tennessee?

The median pay for medical coders in Tennessee is $48,780 a year, and most earn between $37,320 and $79,960, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical billing & coding school in Tennessee?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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