As with many other medical-related jobs, medical billing and coding careers are on the rise, growing faster than average. According to the US Department of Labor, employment of billing and coding technicians is expected to increase by 18 percent through 2016, mostly due to the increased scrutiny over medical records by the government, insurance companies, regulators and consumers.

Though it's an entry-level position, a medical billing and coding career isn't easy to fall into.

The services of medical billing and coding professionals are in high demand because the number of job openings is far greater than the number of qualified candidates. Doctors and hospitals all over the world are facing expanding needs for billers and coders as the number of medical tests and procedures scrutinized by insurance companies continues to increase. Patient information needs to be entered into databases and reported to insurance companies in a manner the complies with federal guidelines.