Medical Coding and Billing Training Classes in Washington

In Washington, medical coders are making $57,063 on average. This is a good deal lower than the Pacific region’s average salary of $62,685.

As with other states on the West Coast, Washington features a high-performing job market and decent earnings potential for medical coders. Major cities in Washington for medical coders to find jobs include Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma. The most common employers are large group practices (50+ physicians), health systems, and hospitals (working in both the outpatient and inpatient departments).

About 35% of Washington’s medical coders work remotely, and they earn an average of $60,041—well above the state standard. Employers are likely filling these positions with individuals who can demonstrate a higher level of expertise through years of experience or more credentials. The highest paid healthcare business professionals in Washington state tend to hold one or more of the following AAPC certifications: CEMC, COC, CPB, CPC, CPC-I, CPCO, CPMA, or CRC.

There is no better source of information about medical coding and billing than AAPC, the nation’s largest professional organization for the business of healthcare. AAPC offers certifications, code books, exam study 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	$60,298.01
COC	$75,416.67
CRC	$75,588.24
CPB	$53,214.29
CPMA	$75,792.68
CDEO	$80,833.33
CPCO	$80,312.50
CPPM	$75,312.50
CPC-I	$86,590.91
CASCC	$56,250.00
CCC	$71,428.57
CCVTC	$77,500.00
CEDC	$72,500.00
CEMC	$83,676.47
CFPC	$47,500.00
CGIC	$52,500.00
CGSC	$96,875.00
CHONC	$80,000.00
CIRCC	$95,000.00
COBGC	$52,857.14
COC-A	$55,000.00
COSC	$67,857.14
CPC-A	$42,378.05
CPCD	$49,166.67
CPC-P	$65,263.16
CPC-P-A	$39,166.67
CPEDC	$52,500.00
CUC	$47,500.00

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Salary by Education

Certification + Educational Background	Average Salary
High school graduate	$51,517.86
Technical school	$53,350.00
Some high school	$47,500.00
Some college	$57,837.84
Associate's degree	$55,000.00
Bachelor's degree	$56,327.16
Master's degree	$75,000.00
Doctorate degree	$37,500.00

Salary by Experience

Certification + Yrs. Experience	Average Salary
0-1	$40,833.33
2-4	$46,557.97
5-9	$53,230.34
10-15	$57,582.42
16-20	$67,615.38
21-25	$71,477.27
26-30	$74,400.00
30+	$62,613.64