Medical coding and billing salaries in Louisiana
The median yearly income for Louisiana medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $58,253, compared to the West South Central region’s overall median income of $63,591.
Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Louisiana working in the business of healthcare make an average $98,750 and hold the CEMC credentials, among others.
The top three employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are health systems, hospitals (both outpatient & inpatient depts), and large group practices (50+ physicians).
Roughly 59.4 percent of healthcare business professionals in Louisiana work remotely, earning an average $59,860. A reported 29.1 percent work on site, earning an average $50,417, and 11.5 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $70,000.
Louisiana salary by certification
Certification Type | Average Salary |
|---|---|
CPC | $ 60,599 |
COC | $ 76,389 |
CRC | $ 65,750 |
CPB | $ 67,167 |
CPMA | $ 69,853 |
CPPM | $ 69,167 |
CANPC | $ 67,500 |
CASCC | $ 77,500 |
CEMC | $ 98,750 |
CFPC | $ 70,000 |
CGSC | $ 76,667 |
CHONC | $ 55,000 |
COBGC | $ 70,833 |
COSC | $ 83,333 |
CCC | $ 62,500 |
CEDC | $ 65,000 |
Louisiana salary by education
Certification + Educational Background | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Some high school | $ 57,500 |
High school graduate | $ 58,804 |
Technical school | $ 51,204 |
Some college | $ 55,833 |
Associate's degree | $ 62,556 |
Bachelor's degree | $ 65,417 |
Master's degree | $ 81,364 |
Louisiana salary by experience
Certification + Yrs. Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|
0-1 | $ 44,722 |
2.0-4.0 | $ 51,563 |
5.0-9.0 | $ 52,150 |
10.0-15.0 | $ 60,043 |
16.0-20.0 | $ 65,000 |
21.0-25.0 | $ 70,536 |
26.0-30.0 | $ 70,000 |
31+ | $ 79,375 |
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.