Medical billing and coding training in Washington

Become a certified medical billing and coding specialist in the Evergreen State.

Healthcare careers are booming across Washington — and our flexible medical billing and coding training helps you tap into that opportunity. Whether you're starting fresh or building on existing experience, our beginner-to-advanced courses let you learn at your own pace online. From Seattle to Spokane to Tacoma, students statewide are preparing for certification and career advancement with our expert-led programs.

Local education providers in Washington

Our AAPC-licensed education providers offer comprehensive medical billing and coding training in Washington, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the CPC and CPB certification exams.

Perry Technical Institute

Yakima, WA 98903
509-453-0374
samantha.paradis@perrytech.edu
https://perrytech.edu

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, WA 98499
253-589-5575
https://www.campusce.net/cloverpark/course/course.aspx?catId=13

CPE@cptc.edu

Salary

Medical billing and coding salary in Washington

The median yearly income for Washington medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $73,341 compared to the Pacific region’s overall median income of $74,409.

Our 2025 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Washington working in the business of healthcare make an average $118,333 and hold the CPC-I credential, among others.

The top three employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are health systems, large group practices (50+ physicians), and hospitals (both outpatient and inpatient departments).

Roughly 59.4% of healthcare business professionals in Washington work remotely, earning an average $75,949. A reported 21.9% work on site, earning an average $68,188, and 18.7% work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $71,102.

Medical billing and coding salary Washington state

Washington salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 75,222

COC

$ 79,737

CIC

$ 84,583

CRC

$ 87,100

CPB

$ 72,200

CPMA

$ 92,679

CDEO

$ 92,500

CPCO

$ 100,714

CPPM

$ 103,571

CPC-I

$ 118,333

CANPC

$ 77,500

CASCC

$ 67,500

CCVTC

$ 103,500

CEMC

$ 105,385

CFPC

$ 74,167

CGSC

$ 108,750

CHONC

$ 115,000

COBGC

$ 71,875

COSC

$ 87,000

CPC-A

$ 57,652

CPEDC

$ 108,750

CRHC

$ 52,500

CCC

$ 110,000

CEDC

$ 57,500

CIRCC

$ 100,000

Washington salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

High school graduate

$ 69,500

Technical school

$ 77,885

Some college

$ 74,554

Associate's degree

$ 70,367

Bachelor's degree

$ 76,471

Master's degree

$ 89,167

Washington salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 53,088

2.0-4.0

$ 59,143

5.0-9.0

$ 61,424

10.0-15.0

$ 77,423

16.0-20.0

$ 85,284

21.0-25.0

$ 78,618

26.0-30.0

$ 86,579

31+

$ 91,600

About this report

Those considering a medical coding career won’t find a better source of industry information than AAPC, the nation’s largest professional organization for medical coders, billers, and others working in the business of healthcare. AAPC offers certifications, code books, exam study guides and additional preparation materials, local chapters, distance learning classes, and other resources.

AAPC annually surveys healthcare business professionals regarding their income based on location, education, experience, credential(s), and other data points. The figures posted here are based on the most recent survey report, which resulted in about 24,000 responses.

Billing and coding jobs in WA

Pursue an in-demand, rewarding career in Washington.

  • Healthcare services on the rise: Washington’s dynamic healthcare network, particularly in Seattle, creates strong demand for skilled medical records specialists and coders.

  • Long-term career growth: With healthcare services growing rapidly in Washington, the state offers stable and rewarding career opportunities for medical billing and coding professionals.

  • Increasing remote work options: Approximately 67.5% of healthcare business professionals in Washington work remotely.

Medical billing and coding jobs

local chapters

Network with other medical billers and coders in Washington.

Finding a community that supports your career journey can make all the difference.

Washington is home to 9 AAPC chapters, offering plenty of opportunities to meet other professionals and expand your network locally.

Members 600x458

Get hired. Change your life.

  • Beverley Stover
    CPC
  • Matty Oaks-Dougherty
    CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CANPC / Coding Audit Senior Analyst
  • Jaci Kipreos
    CPC, COC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, CPC-I, CEMC
  • Jessica Halliday
    CPC / Profee Coder
  • Pereza Corp
    CPC, COC / Patient Accounts Manager

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