Medical billing and coding training in Mississippi

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

If you’re in Mississippi and ready to train for a new career, medical billing and coding is a great place to start. Our online programs help students prepare for certification whether you're in Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, or somewhere in between — with the flexibility to study when and how it works best for you.

Salary

Medical billing and coding salary in Mississippi

The median yearly income for Mississippi medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $50,393, 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 Mississippi working in the business of healthcare make an average $73,750 and hold the CHONC credential, among others.

The top employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are health systems, large group practices (50+ physicians), and hospitals (both outpatient and inpatient depts).

Roughly 36% of healthcare business professionals in Mississippi work remotely, earning an average $43,594. A reported 46.1% work on site, earning an average $57,317, and 18% work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $46,250.

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Mississippi salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 54,909

COC

$ 48,500

CRC

$ 45,833

CPB

$ 45,000

CPMA

$ 52,500

CPCO

$ 52,500

CPPM

$ 60,000

CFPC

$ 42,500

CGSC

$ 57,500

CHONC

$ 73,750

CPC-A

$ 39,500

CEDC

$ 47,500

Mississippi salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

Some high school

$ 35,000

High school graduate

$ 56,000

Technical school

$ 44,167

Some college

$ 55,526

Associate's degree

$ 46,250

Bachelor's degree

$ 65,000

Master's degree

$ 62,500

Mississippi salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 33,056

2.0-4.0

$ 47,500

5.0-9.0

$ 44,500

10.0-15.0

$ 49,118

16.0-20.0

$ 50,833

21.0-25.0

$ 45,500

26.0-30.0

$ 58,056

31+

$ 75,500

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 MS

Launch a rewarding career in medical billing and coding.

  • Healthcare services are expanding: Mississippi’s growing healthcare systems, particularly in Jackson and Gulfport, are creating more job opportunities for medical records specialists.

  • Room to grow: As Mississippi’s healthcare network expands to serve both rural and urban communities, the demand for certified medical billing and coding professionals is on the rise. This growing need creates opportunities not just for entry-level roles, but also for advancement into leadership positions in medical auditing, compliance, education, and health information management. It's a field where you can build a long-term career with upward mobility.

  • Flexible work options: Approximately 57.2% of medical billers and coders in Mississippi work remotely, while others balance hybrid or on-site positions.

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local chapters

Grow your network with medical billing and coding peers in Mississippi.

Joining a local chapter in Mississippi can be a turning point in your career.

These local AAPC communities give you a space to ask questions, learn from others, and build professional relationships. It’s a chance to grow faster and find job opportunities you may otherwise miss.

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  • 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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