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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Memphis, TN (2026)

Updated September 14, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: 2 institutions in Memphis, Tennessee reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. The cards below are campuses in Memphis. Fully online programs based elsewhere also enroll Memphis residents.

If you work days or might move, look at fully online programs that map to a national exam as well as these campuses. A local school can still require a practicum you have to attend in person, and the first job is often on site even after an online program.

The cards below come from Department of Education IPEDS data, ordered by our independent BOC Score where the school publishes enough outcomes to score. Partner listings appear in the program finder and carry Esy’s own sponsored label.

Choosing between Memphis schools

Compare programs on the credential you leave with (certificate, diploma, or associate degree), which certification exam the curriculum typically prepares you for, whether a practicum is required and where, and the total published cost. Ask who places the practicum. Our program guide covers those points, and the Tennessee page has the state’s full wage percentile table. Metro pay for this area is on the salary page for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro.

Schools in Memphis, TN

  • The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

    BOC 89.5

    Memphis, TN · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Master's, Post-master's certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    34

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Health-Tech Institute of Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Private for-profit, <2-year

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

School data: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS and College Scorecard (latest available year in the shared dataset). Tuition is the published sticker price and does not reflect what any student pays. This site is not affiliated with any listed school.

What medical records specialists earn in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

BLS publishes this occupation at the metropolitan-area level. The table is the Memphis, TN-MS-AR estimate, not a number we interpolated for Memphis.

Bar chart of annual wage percentiles for medical records specialists in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 29-2072): 10th $38,560, median $53,100, 90th $95,530.
Memphis, TN-MS-AR percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
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Memphis wage percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
PercentileAnnual wage
10th percentile$38,560
25th percentile$44,180
Median$53,100
75th percentile$66,240
90th percentile$95,530
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MeasureMemphis, TN-MS-ARUnited States
Median annual wage$53,100$51,140
Mean annual wage$59,320$56,790
10th percentile$38,560$37,000
25th percentile$44,180$43,490
75th percentile$66,240$64,820
90th percentile$95,530$81,150
Median hourly wage$25.53$24.59
Employment660194,720
Jobs per 1,000 workers1.0731.2523
Location quotient0.861.0

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-2072 (Medical Records Specialists), metropolitan estimates. Location quotient 1.0 is the national share of employment. A missing cell is suppressed in the source; we do not estimate it.

Statewide Tennessee median: $48,780. Full metro page: Memphis, TN-MS-AR salary.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Memphis offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Health-Tech Institute of Memphis in Memphis report programs in the health information, medical insurance coding, or medical billing family (CIP 51.07). Confirm current offerings directly with each school.
What do medical billers and coders earn near Memphis?
BLS reported a median of $53,100 per year for medical records specialists in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro in May 2025 (SOC 29-2072). Full percentiles are on this page and on the metro salary page.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from Memphis?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Memphis schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is common. A remote job after graduation usually still requires certification plus experience.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in billing or coding in Memphis?
No. No state, including Tennessee, licenses medical billers or coders. Employers look for a completed program and an industry certification such as the CPC, CCA, CCS, or CBCS.
How should I choose among Memphis schools?
Compare the credential you leave with, which exam the curriculum maps to, who places the practicum, and the total published cost. Editorial cards are ordered by our independent BOC Score, not by advertising.

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