Medical billing and coding training in Kentucky

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

Kentucky’s healthcare sector presents a stable path for those seeking certification in medical billing and coding. Our online programs are built to serve students across Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and everywhere in between — with flexible options for every experience level.

Local education providers in Kentucky

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

Quality Medical Solutions

Wallingford, KY 41093
606-356-0559
qualitymedicalsolutionsllc@gmail.com
https://qualitymedicalsolutionsllc.org

A Technological Advantage, Inc. (ATA)

Louisville, KY 40223
502-371-8330
rturnmire@ata.edu
https://www.ata.edu

Salary

Medical billing and coding salary in Kentucky

The median yearly income for Kentucky medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $61,593, compared to the East South Central region’s overall median income of $59,046.

Our 2025 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Kentucky working in the business of healthcare make an average $95,000 and hold the CHONC credential, among others.

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

Roughly 72% of healthcare business professionals in Kentucky work remotely, earning an average $61,430. A reported 14% work on site, earning an average $59,946, and 14% work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $64,076.

Medical billing and coding salary kentucky

Kentucky salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 63,983

COC

$ 79,500

CIC

$ 72,917

CRC

$ 73,258

CPB

$ 55,300

CPMA

$ 74,167

CDEO

$ 73,636

CPCO

$ 76,750

CPPM

$ 72,500

CPC-I

$ 81,000

CANPC

$ 65,833

CASCC

$ 67,500

CEMC

$ 70,000

CFPC

$ 62,500

CGSC

$ 70,000

CHONC

$ 95,000

COBGC

$ 50,000

COC-A

$ 75,000

COSC

$ 85,625

CPC-A

$ 51,630

CPC-P

$ 77,500

CPEDC

$ 62,500

CCC

$ 61,250

CIRCC

$ 72,500

Kentucky salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

Some high school

$ 54,167

High school graduate

$ 60,417

Technical school

$ 61,058

Some college

$ 62,615

Associate's degree

$ 60,476

Bachelor's degree

$ 63,696

Master's degree

$ 92,500

Kentucky salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 50,625

2.0-4.0

$ 48,173

5.0-9.0

$ 55,238

10.0-15.0

$ 67,741

16.0-20.0

$ 63,141

21.0-25.0

$ 70,893

26.0-30.0

$ 72,054

31+

$ 69,583

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 KY

Start a rewarding medical billing and coding career in Kentucky.

  • Increasing healthcare demand: Kentucky’s expanding healthcare systems, particularly in Louisville and Lexington, are increasing the need for skilled medical billing and coding professionals.

  • High job concentration: Kentucky ranks among the top five states with the highest concentration of medical records specialist roles, making it a standout location for job availability and industry demand.

  • Remote options available: About 69% of medical records specialists in Kentucky work remotely, with others engaged in hybrid or on-site roles.

Medical coding jobs in Kentucky

local chapters

Tap into Kentucky’s medical billing and coding network.

Having like-minded peers and mentors supporting you can make all the difference.

Across Kentucky, there are 5 AAPC Local Chapters providing several opportunities to connect with other medical billers and coders who can help you succeed in your career.

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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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