Medical coding and billing salaries in Montana
The median yearly income for Montana medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $58,222, compared to the Mountain region’s overall median income of $63,589.
Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Montana working in the business of healthcare make an average $95,000 and hold the CFPC or CGSC credential, among others.
The top three employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are hospitals (both outpatient & inpatient depts), small group practices (2-10 physicians), and health systems.
Roughly 46.7 percent of healthcare business professionals in Montana work remotely, earning an average $59,883. A reported 38 percent work on site, earning an average $55,900, and 15.3 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $58,690.
Montana salary by certification
Certification Type | Average Salary |
|---|---|
CPC | $ 58,822 |
COC | $ 75,357 |
CIC | $ 73,333 |
CRC | $ 69,063 |
CPB | $ 53,750 |
CPMA | $ 70,714 |
CDEO | $ 62,500 |
CPPM | $ 78,125 |
CANPC | $ 62,500 |
CEMC | $ 69,000 |
CFPC | $ 95,000 |
CGSC | $ 95,000 |
CHONC | $ 60,000 |
COBGC | $ 66,250 |
COSC | $ 67,500 |
CCC | $ 87,500 |
CEDC | $ 47,500 |
Montana salaries by education
Certification + Educational Background | Average Salary |
|---|---|
High school graduate | $ 55,278 |
Technical school | $ 59,722 |
Some college | $ 57,500 |
Associate's degree | $ 60,662 |
Bachelor's degree | $ 52,375 |
Master's degree | $ 85,000 |
Montana salaries by experience
Certification + Years Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|
0-1 | $ 49,167 |
2.0-4.0 | $ 48,382 |
5.0-9.0 | $ 57,589 |
10.0-15.0 | $ 57,763 |
16.0-20.0 | $ 71,667 |
21.0-25.0 | $ 77,143 |
26.0-30.0 | $ 75,000 |
31+ | $ 65,000 |
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.