Medical Coding and Billing Salary in Illinois
The average salary for medical coders in Illinois is $53,362, just above the East North Central region’s overall annual salary of $51,975.
Illinois offers steady opportunities for medical coders, especially in larger cities like Chicago and Urbana. The most common types of employers in the state are health systems, large group practices (50+ physicians), and hospitals (working in both the outpatient and inpatient departments).
Top earners in Illinois are inclined to hold one or more of these AAPC credentials: COC, CPB, CPC, CPC-I, CPMA, CPPM, or CRC.
About 32% of medical coders in Illinois work remotely, earning $56,143—a bit more than the state average. Employers appear to pay more for remote employees, suggesting that these coders have above-average experience or advanced credentials.
The best source of information about medical coding is AAPC, the nation’s largest professional organization for medical coders, billers, and others involved in the business of healthcare. AAPC offers certifications, code books, exam preparation materials, local chapters, distance learning classes, and other resources for the industry.
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 |
$56,055.98 |
|
COC |
$55,428.57 |
|
CIC |
$57,500.00 |
|
CRC |
$58,362.07 |
|
CPB |
$54,250.00 |
|
CPMA |
$66,250.00 |
|
CDEO |
$67,500.00 |
|
CPCO |
$65,312.50 |
|
CPPM |
$65,147.06 |
|
CPC-I |
$59,285.71 |
|
CASCC |
$46,250.00 |
|
CCC |
$48,500.00 |
|
CCVTC |
$55,833.33 |
|
CEDC |
$55,833.33 |
|
CEMC |
$58,500.00 |
|
CFPC |
$37,500.00 |
|
CGIC |
$60,000.00 |
|
CGSC |
$58,214.29 |
|
CHONC |
$58,333.33 |
|
CIRCC |
$66,875.00 |
|
COBGC |
$54,166.67 |
|
COC-A |
$67,500.00 |
|
COPC |
$52,500.00 |
|
COSC |
$61,428.57 |
|
CPC-A |
$41,780.30 |
|
CPCD |
$62,500.00 |
|
CPC-P |
$53,552.63 |
|
CPC-P-A |
$46,250.00 |
|
CPEDC |
$67,500.00 |
|
CUC |
$68,750.00 |
Salary by Education
| Certification + Educational Background |
Average Salary |
|
High school graduate |
$51,500.00 |
|
Technical school |
$47,129.63 |
|
Some high school |
$57,500.00 |
|
Some college |
$50,628.14 |
|
Associate's degree |
$50,746.95 |
|
Bachelor's degree |
$58,230.77 |
|
Master's degree |
$76,742.42 |
|
Doctorate degree |
$92,500.00 |
Salary by Experience
| Certification + Yrs. Experience |
Average Salary |
|
0-1 |
$35,872.09 |
|
2-4 |
$43,642.24 |
|
5-9 |
$49,014.60 |
|
10-15 |
$57,996.32 |
|
16-20 |
$60,344.83 |
|
21-25 |
$61,700.00 |
|
26-30 |
$60,792.68 |
|
30+ |
$79,615.38 |