Medical Coding and Billing Salary in Ohio
The average salary for medical coders in Ohio is $54,242, just above the East North Central region’s average of $53,585.
Ohio features a strong job market for prospective medical coders, particularly in cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. The most common employer types are health systems, hospitals (inpatient and outpatient settings), and billing companies. More than 77% of Ohio healthcare business professionals work remotely, earning an average of $56,992, a little more than the state standard.
Top earners in Ohio tend to hold one or more of the following AAPC credentials: CCC, COC, CPB, CPC, CPC-I, CPMA, CPPM, or CRC. They also tend to work for a health system.
There is no better source of information about medical coders and billers than AAPC, the nation’s largest professional organization for all who are involved in the business of healthcare. AAPC offers certifications, code books, exam 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 |
$56,718.16 |
|
COC |
$59,364.41 |
|
CIC |
$69,166.67 |
|
CRC |
$66,293.10 |
|
CPB |
$52,071.43 |
|
CPMA |
$63,150.00 |
|
CDEO |
$69,722.22 |
|
CPCO |
$77,666.67 |
|
CPPM |
$77,968.75 |
|
CPC-I |
$74,078.95 |
|
CANPC |
$64,166.67 |
|
CASCC |
$57,500.00 |
|
CCC |
$67,857.14 |
|
CCVTC |
$47,500.00 |
|
CEDC |
$62,857.14 |
|
CEMC |
$70,100.00 |
|
CFPC |
$52,500.00 |
|
CGIC |
$46,785.71 |
|
CGSC |
$45,500.00 |
|
CHONC |
$63,000.00 |
|
CIRCC |
$74,166.67 |
|
COBGC |
$54,166.67 |
|
COC-A |
$61,666.67 |
|
COPC |
$47,500.00 |
|
COSC |
$61,000.00 |
|
CPC-A |
$42,552.63 |
|
CPCD |
$52,500.00 |
|
CPC-P |
$70,000.00 |
|
CPC-P-A |
$55,625.00 |
|
CUC |
$62,500.00 |
Salary by Education
| Certification + Educational Background |
Average Salary |
|
High school graduate |
$50,429.69 |
|
Technical school |
$46,101.19 |
|
Some high school |
$62,500.00 |
|
Some college |
$52,937.74 |
|
Associate's degree |
$47,923.23 |
|
Bachelor's degree |
$54,811.32 |
|
Master's degree |
$73,489.58 |
Salary by Experience
| Certification + Yrs. Experience |
Average Salary |
|
0-1 |
$36,944.44 |
|
2-4 |
$41,987.18 |
|
5-9 |
$48,095.93 |
|
10-15 |
$53,975.41 |
|
16-20 |
$57,039.47 |
|
21-25 |
$66,328.13 |
|
26-30 |
$64,136.36 |
|
30+ |
$69,558.82 |