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Medical coding and billing salaries in Minnesota

The median yearly income for Minnesota medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $67,357, compared to the West North Central region’s overall median income of $62,227.

Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Minnesota working in the business of healthcare make an average $95,000 and hold the CFPC credential, 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 84.2 percent of healthcare business professionals in Minnesota work remotely, earning an average $67,817. A reported 7.5 percent work on site, earning an average $64,018, and 8.3 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $65,806.

Minnesota salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 67,079

COC

$ 71,310

CIC

$ 91,667

CRC

$ 82,500

CPB

$ 61,912

CPMA

$ 82,717

CDEO

$ 80,000

CPPM

$ 94,167

CANPC

$ 67,500

CASCC

$ 67,500

CEMC

$ 83,182

CFPC

$ 95,000

CGSC

$ 62,500

CHONC

$ 71,250

COBGC

$ 69,167

COSC

$ 75,000

CCC

$ 68,750

CEDC

$ 66,500

CIRCC

$ 88,125

Minnesota salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

Some high school

$ 95,000

High school graduate

$ 71,806

Technical school

$ 64,556

Some college

$ 64,583

Associate's degree

$ 64,534

Bachelor's degree

$ 74,286

Master's degree

$ 83,571

Minnesota salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 51,500

2.0-4.0

$ 58,319

5.0-9.0

$ 61,641

10.0-15.0

$ 66,614

16.0-20.0

$ 80,000

21.0-25.0

$ 79,375

26.0-30.0

$ 90,000

31+

$ 86,875

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.

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