Medical Coding and Billing Training Classes in Mississippi

The average salary for medical coders in Mississippi is $46,524, as compared to the higher regional average of $51,902.

As usual, the best places for medical coders to look for jobs is in the larger cities, so those in Mississippi who are job hunting should check in Jackson, Tupelo, and Hattiesburg first. However, the most common employer types in the state are hospitals (working in both the inpatient and outpatient departments), medium group practices (11-49 physicians), and small group practices (2-10 physicians). This indicates there’s still a decent job market in the rural areas as well.

Only roughly 28% of medical coders here work remotely, but they make a hefty amount more: $55,294. This is a clear indication of employers seeking more experienced coders for the remote work and compensating them accordingly. Most likely, these employees are proving their expertise through years of work experience or multiple certifications.

The highest paid people in Mississippi have a few things in common. The larger the facility where they work, the more likely they are to be paid more. Many of them are also involved in auditing, management or coding education.

How much do you know about AAPC, the nation’s largest professional organization for the business of healthcare? AAPC offers medical coding and billing credentials, code books, exam study materials, local chapters, distance learning classes, and other relevant tools.

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	$51,044.78
COC	$53,055.56
CRC	$47,500.00
CPB	$51,666.67
CPMA	$76,250.00
CPCO	$52,500.00
CPPM	$32,500.00
CPC-I	$70,000.00
CCC	$45,000.00
CCVTC	$62,500.00
CEDC	$47,500.00
CEMC	$52,500.00
CGSC	$47,500.00
CHONC	$57,500.00
CIRCC	$47,500.00
COPC	$47,500.00
COSC	$57,500.00
CPC-A	$33,500.00
CPC-P	$54,166.67
CPC-P-A	$48,750.00

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Salary by Education

Certification + Educational Background	Average Salary
High school graduate	$46,346.15
Technical school	$53,333.33
Some high school	$47,500.00
Some college	$47,500.00
Associate's degree	$35,416.67
Bachelor's degree	$50,882.35
Master's degree	$60,625.00

Salary by Experience

Certification + Yrs. Experience	Average Salary
0-1	$25,625.00
2-4	$34,500.00
5-9	$42,142.86
10-15	$45,583.33
16-20	$51,071.43
21-25	$56,818.18
26-30	$52,500.00
30+	$67,500.00