Medical Coding and Billing Training Classes in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, medical coders earn $53,457 on average, a few thousand less than the Mid Atlantic regional salary standard of $58,834.

Among other states in the northern Atlantic region, Pennsylvania features an excellent job market and steady salaries for medical coders. Major cities for coders in Pennsylvania to look for jobs include Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. Health systems are far and away the most common type of employer.

More than 36% of medical coders in Pennsylvania work remotely, earning closer to the regional standard and making an average of $57,214. This indicates employers here seem to fill these positions with those who can show they have ample expertise, usually through years of experience or more certifications. The highest paid coders in Pennsylvania tend to hold at least one of the following AAPC credentials: CEMC, COC, CPB, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, or CRC.

There is no better source of information about coders and billers than AAPC, the nation’s largest professional organization for medical coders, billers, and others involved 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 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	$55,100.00
COC	$70,347.22
CIC	$65,000.00
CRC	$66,250.00
CPB	$45,750.00
CPMA	$70,459.18
CDEO	$70,000.00
CPCO	$85,000.00
CPPM	$60,277.78
CPC-I	$55,972.22
CANPC	$52,500.00
CASCC	$79,375.00
CCC	$57,500.00
CCVTC	$66,250.00
CEDC	$57,500.00
CEMC	$61,250.00
CFPC	$41,500.00
CGIC	$47,500.00
CGSC	$77,916.67
CHONC	$51,500.00
CIRCC	$73,125.00
COBGC	$70,833.33
COC-A	$40,833.33
COPC	$155,000.00
COSC	$51,500.00
CPC-A	$43,263.89
CPC-P	$62,934.78
CPC-P-A	$37,500.00
CPEDC	$44,166.67
CRHC	$82,500.00
CUC	$83,125.00

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Salary by Education

Certification + Educational Background	Average Salary
High school graduate	$49,583.33
Technical school	$47,610.29
Some college	$51,660.96
Associate's degree	$49,646.60
Bachelor's degree	$60,233.81
Master's degree	$73,455.88
Doctorate degree	$124,375.00

Salary by Experience

Certification + Yrs. Experience	Average Salary
0-1	$38,772.73
2-4	$44,101.56
5-9	$49,228.97
10-15	$53,850.00
16-20	$62,368.42
21-25	$73,194.44
26-30	$67,142.86
30+	$68,750.00