How much can I earn as a medical coding and billing professional?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report–encompassing both inpatient and outpatient medical coders and billers–states that the middle 50% of professionals in the field earn between $24,290 and $39,490 a year. However, it is important to remember that as you gain credentials and experience, your earning capacity increases. Industry organizations have published the following average salary information. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) This recent survey reports the average coder salaries by credentials offered by AHIMA. Career Step graduates are eligible to sit for the CCA credential directly after graduation, and CCA certified coders have a reported annual salary of $36,893. This study also reports that nearly 3 out of 4 coders surveyed received a salary increase in the previous 12 months. American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) This recent survey looks specifically at outpatient coding and reports that entry-level outpatient coders earn $30,600 annual
