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Medical coding and billing salaries in Missouri

The median yearly income for Missouri medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $62,533, 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 Missouri working in the business of healthcare make an average $82,653 and hold the CPMA credential, among others.

The top three employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are hospitals (both outpatient & inpatient depts), health systems, and large group practices (50+ physicians).

Roughly 79.1 percent of healthcare business professionals in Missouri work remotely, earning an average $62,211. A reported 10.2 percent work on site, earning an average $58,250, and 10.7 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $68,945.

Missouri salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 63,537

COC

$ 60,784

CIC

$ 63,500

CRC

$ 77,619

CPB

$ 63,173

CPMA

$ 82,653

CDEO

$ 81,000

CPPM

$ 74,643

CANPC

$ 66,667

CASCC

$ 57,500

CEMC

$ 71,250

CFPC

$ 57,500

CGSC

$ 70,500

CHONC

$ 64,500

COBGC

$ 64,375

COSC

$ 70,714

CCC

$ 70,000

CEDC

$ 63,929

CIRCC

$ 73,500

Missouri salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

Some high school

$ 52,500

High school graduate

$ 59,076

Technical school

$ 59,259

Some college

$ 63,076

Associate's degree

$ 61,473

Bachelor's degree

$ 63,824

Master's degree

$ 79,891

Missouri salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 45,336

2.0-4.0

$ 51,466

5.0-9.0

$ 58,142

10.0-15.0

$ 64,842

16.0-20.0

$ 71,268

21.0-25.0

$ 76,293

26.0-30.0

$ 74,459

31+

$ 83,148

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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