Medical Coding and Billing Salary in Idaho
The average salary for medical coders in Idaho is $47,627, compared to the Mountain region’s average salary of $53,433.
As with many states in the region, Idaho provides good opportunities for emerging medical coders. Major cities with coding jobs in Idaho include Boise, Twin Falls, and Coeur d’Alene.
Idaho’s most common employer type is health systems, followed by hospitals (both inpatient and outpatient departments), and then small group practices (2-10 physicians).
Roughly 36% of the medical coders in Idaho work remotely, making an average annual wage of $54,570. These remote employees are most likely being compensated higher for their expertise, usually measured either by additional credentials or for a few more years of experience.
Medical coders who make the most money in Idaho tend to hold at least one of these AAPC credentials: CCC, CEMC, CPC, CPC-I, CPMA, or CRC.
AAPC is the nation’s largest professional organization for the business of healthcare, offering certification exams, code books, study guides and other preparation materials, local chapters, distance learning courses, and many additional resources.
AAPC annually reviews salaries of healthcare business professionals based on location, education, experience, credential, and many other data points. These statistics are all based on the most recent survey, which resulted in nearly 20,000 responses. For additional information, view the overall survey analysis or the Salary Survey Calculator.
Salary by Certification
| Certification Type |
Average Salary |
|
CPC |
$50,489.42 |
|
COC |
$55,333.33 |
|
CIC |
$57,500.00 |
|
CRC |
$54,479.17 |
|
CPB |
$44,318.18 |
|
CPMA |
$57,096.77 |
|
CDEO |
$56,250.00 |
|
CPCO |
$45,000.00 |
|
CPPM |
$56,250.00 |
|
CPC-I |
$57,500.00 |
|
CCC |
$72,500.00 |
|
CEDC |
$45,000.00 |
|
CEMC |
$56,111.11 |
|
CFPC |
$57,500.00 |
|
CGIC |
$52,500.00 |
|
CGSC |
$57,500.00 |
|
CIRCC |
$52,500.00 |
|
COBGC |
$55,500.00 |
|
COPC |
$32,500.00 |
|
COSC |
$44,166.67 |
|
CPC-A |
$40,285.71 |
|
CPCD |
$47,500.00 |
|
CPC-P |
$61,944.44 |
|
CPC-P-A |
$47,500.00 |
|
CPEDC |
$57,500.00 |
Salary by Education
| Certification + Educational Background |
Average Salary |
|
High school graduate |
$44,112.90 |
|
Technical school |
$46,048.39 |
|
Some high school |
$57,500.00 |
|
Some college |
$44,840.43 |
|
Associate's degree |
$45,200.00 |
|
Bachelor's degree |
$48,571.43 |
|
Master's degree |
$92,000.00 |
|
Doctorate degree |
$17,500.00 |
Salary by Experience
| Certification + Yrs. Experience |
Average Salary |
|
0-1 |
$37,307.69 |
|
2-4 |
$40,127.12 |
|
5-9 |
$46,969.70 |
|
10-15 |
$48,352.27 |
|
16-20 |
$54,732.14 |
|
21-25 |
$51,166.67 |
|
26-30 |
$65,000.00 |
|
30+ |
$51,111.11 |