Medical billing and coding training in Illinois

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

Illinois offers diverse opportunities for medical billing and coding careers across both large metro areas and smaller cities. Whether you're in Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, or beyond, our online training programs are tailored to meet your needs — with courses for all skill levels and the flexibility to choose between self-paced learning or instructor-led support.

Local education providers in Illinois

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

SMC Academy, LLC

Bell Rive, IL 62810
618-316-3063
SMC.Academy.LLC@gmail.com
https://SMCAcademyLLC.com

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 60504
630-942-2242
brusa235@cod.edu
https://catalog.cod.edu/programs-study/health-information-technology/physician-coding-certificate/

Midwest Technical Institute Inc.

East Peoria, IL 61611
309-427-2750
lwalker@midwesttech.edu
https://www.midwesttech.edu

CPCSI

Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-335-6000
cpcterence@gmail.com
http://www.cpcsi.com

Salary

Medical billing and coding salary in Illinois

The median yearly income for Illinois medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $65,657, compared to the East North Central region’s overall median income of $63,182.

Our 2025 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Illinois working in the business of healthcare make an average $101,250 and hold the CCC credential, among others.

The top three employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are health systems, billing companies, and hospitals (both outpatient and inpatient depts).

Roughly 67.1% of healthcare business professionals in Illinois work remotely, earning an average $65,922. A reported 17.2% work on site, earning an average $59,879, and 15.6% work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $70,866.

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Illinois salaries by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 67,140

COC

$ 70,556

CIC

$ 59,375

CRC

$ 78,488

CPB

$ 63,958

CPMA

$ 76,563

CDEO

$ 60,278

CPCO

$ 94,286

CPPM

$ 84,821

CPC-I

$ 76,500

CANPC

$ 96,429

CASCC

$ 87,500

CEMC

$ 87,500

CFPC

$ 65,000

CGSC

$ 70,000

CHONC

$ 77,500

COBGC

$ 62,500

COSC

$ 63,750

CPC-A

$ 49,513

CPC-P

$ 59,167

CPC-P-A

$ 83,750

CPEDC

$ 70,000

CCC

$ 101,250

CEDC

$ 78,214

CIRCC

$ 96,250

Illinois salaries by education level

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

Some high school

$ 57,500

High school graduate

$ 65,500

Technical school

$ 60,870

Some college

$ 64,857

Associate's degree

$ 64,387

Bachelor's degree

$ 79,395

Master's degree

$ 75,521

Illinois salaries by experience

Certification + Yrs. Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 51,274

2.0-4.0

$ 54,583

5.0-9.0

$ 58,228

10.0-15.0

$ 66,493

16.0-20.0

$ 73,144

21.0-25.0

$ 82,188

26.0-30.0

$ 86,071

31+

$ 73,409

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 IL

Why start a medical billing and coding career in Illinois?

  • Strong regional demand: Illinois’s healthcare industry — especially in urban hubs like Chicago — creates steady demand for skilled medical billing and coding professionals across a range of care settings.

  • Dependable career track: The consistent growth of Illinois's healthcare networks ensures continued advancement opportunities for certified billers and coders.

  • Flexible work settings: Around 63.5% of medical billers and coders in Illinois work remotely, while others find success in on-site or hybrid roles across hospitals and private practices.

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local chapters

Link up with Illinois’ tight-knit community of medical billers and coders.

Finding a community that supports your career journey sets you up for success.

Illinois is home to over 14 AAPC local chapters, offering plenty of opportunities to meet other professionals and expand your network locally.

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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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