Medical Coding and Billing Salary in Minnesota
The average annual salary for medical coders in Minnesota is $57,766. This is moderately higher than the West North Central regional average of $54,197.
Among other states in this region, Minnesota features one of the best markets for medical coders. Major cities for Minnesota medical coders include Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth.
Top earners in the state tended to hold at least one of the following AAPC certifications: CEMC, COC, CPC, CPMA, or CRC.
The most common employer types in Minnesota are health systems, large group practices (50+ physicians), and hospitals (inpatient and outpatient settings).
An overwhelming 89% of Minnesota coders work remotely, a higher portion than any other state. Since so many professionals in the state enjoy this privilege, remote staff don’t make quite as much, earning an average salary of $59,438. Apart from in-state employers, Minnesota coders also work for organizations in North and South Dakota.
AAPC is the nation’s largest professional organization for medical coders, billers, and others involved in the business of healthcare. AAPC’s products and services span a broad spectrum of certifications, code books, exam study guides and additional preparation materials, local chapters, distance learning classes, and other 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 |
$56,364.80 |
|
COC |
$59,117.65 |
|
CIC |
$48,500.00 |
|
CRC |
$71,029.41 |
|
CPB |
$53,750.00 |
|
CPMA |
$65,869.57 |
|
CDEO |
$67,500.00 |
|
CPCO |
$68,750.00 |
|
CPC-I |
$72,500.00 |
|
CANPC |
$52,500.00 |
|
CCC |
$72,500.00 |
|
CEDC |
$72,500.00 |
|
CEMC |
$67,666.67 |
|
CGIC |
$62,500.00 |
|
CGSC |
$63,500.00 |
|
CHONC |
$67,500.00 |
|
CIRCC |
$60,000.00 |
|
COBGC |
$50,000.00 |
|
COC-A |
$47,500.00 |
|
COPC |
$52,500.00 |
|
COSC |
$70,000.00 |
|
CPC-A |
$43,281.25 |
|
CPCD |
$47,500.00 |
|
CPC-P |
$65,480.77 |
|
CPC-P-A |
$59,166.67 |
|
CUC |
$62,500.00 |
Salary by Education
| Certification + Educational Background |
Average Salary |
|
High school graduate |
$59,107.14 |
|
Technical school |
$57,414.77 |
|
Some high school |
$22,500.00 |
|
Some college |
$63,008.85 |
|
Associate's degree |
$58,027.21 |
|
Bachelor's degree |
$66,050.72 |
|
Master's degree |
$79,868.42 |
|
Doctorate degree |
$78,333.33 |
Salary by Experience
| Certification + Yrs. Experience |
Average Salary |
|
0-1 |
$39,469.70 |
|
2-4 |
$52,065.22 |
|
5-9 |
$57,661.29 |
|
10-15 |
$65,381.36 |
|
16-20 |
$68,243.24 |
|
21-25 |
$73,205.13 |
|
26-30 |
$75,135.14 |
|
30+ |
$81,693.55 |