Medical Coding and Billing Training Classes in Louisiana

Louisiana offers 9 AAPC-approved classroom training programs for medical coding at locations throughout the state. You can also study at your pace and save with an online certification course through AAPC. Certified Professional Coders (CPCs) earn an average annual salary of {Salary} in Louisiana.

Medical Coding and Billing Schools in Louisiana

City	State	Curriculum
3 Day Boot Camp via Zoom	Louisiana	CPC®	Details
Bossier City	Louisiana	CPC®	Details
CPC 6 Week Via Zoom	Louisiana	CPC®	Details
Monroe	Louisiana	CPC®	Details
Onsite	Louisiana	CPC®	Details
Schriever	Louisiana	CPC®	Details
Shreveport	Louisiana	CPC®	Details
Online	Louisiana	CPC®	Details
2020 CPC Class - Virtual Classroom	Louisiana	CPC®	Details

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Medical Coding and Billing Salary in Louisiana

Medical coders in Louisiana earn $49,839 on average, a few thousand lower than the region’s average of $54,086.

Like many southern states, Louisiana provides a decent job market for medical coders. The major cities for job placement include Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The most common workplaces are health systems, small group practices (2-10 physicians), large group practices (50+ physicians), and billing companies.

While 34% of the medical coders in the state work remotely, they earn an average salary of $57,300, several thousand above the Louisiana standard. This likely indicates that employers hiring remote workers pay a premium for expertise, often measured in experience or multiple credentials.

The highest-paid medical coders in Louisiana seem to favor the following AAPC credentials: CPC, CPC-I, CPMA, or CRC. These top earners also tend to be working in health systems or large group practices, as regular medical coders or as auditors.

AAPC is the nation’s largest professional organization for the business of healthcare. AAPC offers certifications, code books, exam materials, local chapters, distance learning classes, and other resources/services.

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
Salary by Education
Salary by Experience

Salary by Certification

Certification Type	Average Salary
CPC	$53,363.31
COC	$58,750.00
CRC	$66,964.29
CPB	$55,535.71
CPMA	$62,368.42
CPCO	$66,785.71
CPPM	$106,250.00
CPC-I	$60,000.00
CANPC	$72,500.00
CASCC	$57,500.00
CCC	$60,833.33
CCVTC	$62,500.00
CEDC	$58,750.00
CEMC	$54,285.71
CFPC	$47,500.00
CGIC	$37,500.00
CGSC	$57,500.00
CHONC	$52,500.00
CIRCC	$55,833.33
COSC	$70,000.00
CPC-A	$36,428.57
CPCD	$32,500.00
CPC-P	$45,500.00
CPC-P-A	$32,500.00
CPEDC	$67,500.00
CUC	$61,250.00

Salary by Education

Certification + Educational Background	Average Salary
High school graduate	$48,750.00
Technical school	$44,868.42
Some high school	$55,000.00
Some college	$48,906.25
Associate's degree	$47,227.27
Bachelor's degree	$55,694.44
Master's degree	$81,000.00
Doctorate degree	$47,500.00

Salary by Experience

Certification + Yrs. Experience	Average Salary
0-1	$35,131.58
2-4	$37,770.27
5-9	$47,500.00
10-15	$53,653.85
16-20	$50,208.33
21-25	$62,333.33
26-30	$68,214.29
30+	$74,000.00

Medical Coding and Billing jobs in Louisiana

Title	Company	Description
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Virtual Hiring Event	Patterson Healthcare Center, Patterson, LA	Taking/recording vital signs, such as temperature blood-pressure as directed by medical or nursing staff. High school diploma or equivalent is required.	Apply
General Dentist	Lafayette Modern Dentistry, Lafayette, LA	Pacific Dental Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color,…	Apply
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Virtual Hiring Event	Marrero Healthcare Center, Marrero, LA	Taking/recording vital signs, such as temperature blood-pressure as directed by medical or nursing staff. High school diploma or equivalent is required.	Apply
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Virtual Hiring Event	Kaplan Healthcare Center, Kaplan, LA	Taking/recording vital signs, such as temperature blood-pressure as directed by medical or nursing staff • Makes routine rounds on assigned residents in…	Apply
Physician	WoundCentrics, West Monroe, LA	Full-time or part-time option available. In your role as Physician, you also would supervise others, and act as an ambassador by seeking out and building…	Apply
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Virtual Hiring Event	Pierremont Healthcare Center, Shreveport, LA	Administer medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.	Apply
RN Critical Care Virtual Hiring Event	Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA	About Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Baton Rouge General Medical Center Hiring Event! Our Mission-We create exceptional experiences and value for the…	Apply
RN- Behavioral Health	CHRISTUS Health, Lake Charles, LA	Our Inpatient Behavioral Health unit at CHRISTUS Health St. Patrick Health System is a 25-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with acute psychiatric…	Apply
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Virtual Hiring Event	CorrectHealth, Davant, LA	Performs duties under the supervision of the RN, HSA, Mid Level Provider, Physician, or the administrative supervision of the HSC. What to bring to this event.	Apply
Travel Physician	Skilled Physicians Group, Baton Rouge, LA	Many physicians feel isolated, or on their own in big impersonal hospitals or practices. Our hard-working and highly skilled physicians enjoy seeing a high…	Apply
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Virtual Hiring Event	Perimeter Healthcare, Kenner, LA	Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology. Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures.	Apply
Safety Administrative Assistant	BENGAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, Geismar, LA	May occasionally be required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. High school diploma or higher education. Reach with hands and arms;	Apply
Licensed Health Insurance Agent - Massive OEP Opportunity, limited hiring class	ASSURANCE Independent Agents, Destrehan, LA	5 Health insurance state licenses. Earn from the industry’s best comp plan, selling trusted health insurance plans to exclusive, in-market shoppers.	Apply
Licensed Health Insurance Agent - Get that cheddar while working from home!	ASSURANCE Independent Agents, Destrehan, LA	5 Health insurance state licenses. Earn from the industry’s best comp plan, selling trusted health insurance plans to exclusive, in-market shoppers.	Apply
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Virtual Hiring Event	Kaplan Healthcare Center, Kaplan, LA	Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, client and health care team…	Apply
Licensed Health insurance Agent - Limited hiring class of 30, exclusive, active leads	ASSURANCE Independent Agents, Destrehan, LA	5 Health insurance state licenses. Earn from the industry’s best comp plan, selling trusted health insurance plans to exclusive, in-market shoppers.	Apply
Licensed Health Insurance Specialist - Free leads, flexible work schedule	ASSURANCE Independent Agents, Destrehan, LA	5 Health insurance state licenses. Earn from the industry’s best comp plan, selling trusted health insurance plans to exclusive, in-market shoppers.	Apply
Primary Care Physician	Prosperitus Solutions, , LA	Degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the AMA or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).	Apply
Licensed Health Insurance Agent - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus, work when and where you want, free leads	ASSURANCE Independent Agents, Destrehan, LA	5 Health insurance state licenses. Earn from the industry’s best comp plan, selling trusted health insurance plans to exclusive, in-market shoppers.	Apply
RN, Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby	CHRISTUS Health, Lake Charles, LA	Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and medical staff both verbally and written.	Apply

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