Medical coding and billing salaries in Nevada
The median yearly income for Nevada medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $68,345, compared to the Mountain region’s overall median income of $63,589.
Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Nevada working in the business of healthcare make an average $91,667 and hold the CIC 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 64.8 percent of healthcare business professionals in Nevada work remotely, earning an average $68,723. A reported 21.8 percent work on site, earning an average $64,516, and 13.4 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $72,763.
Nevada salary by certification
Certification Type | Average Salary |
|---|---|
CPC | $ 67,206 |
COC | $ 78,500 |
CIC | $ 91,667 |
CRC | $ 77,333 |
CPB | $ 48,750 |
CPMA | $ 81,250 |
CDEO | $ 86,500 |
CPPM | $ 47,500 |
CANPC | $ 62,500 |
CEMC | $ 85,625 |
CGSC | $ 57,500 |
COSC | $ 65,000 |
CCC | $ 65,833 |
CIRCC | $ 67,500 |
Nevada salary by education
Certification + Educational Background | Average Salary |
|---|---|
High school graduate | $ 65,500 |
Technical school | $ 65,417 |
Some college | $ 70,000 |
Associate's degree | $ 63,621 |
Bachelor's degree | $ 66,136 |
Master's degree | $ 75,000 |
Nevada salary by experience
Certification + Years Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|
0-1 | $ 45,000 |
2.0-4.0 | $ 52,222 |
5.0-9.0 | $ 64,565 |
10.0-15.0 | $ 69,878 |
16.0-20.0 | $ 75,556 |
21.0-25.0 | $ 72,750 |
26.0-30.0 | $ 82,500 |
31+ | $ 76,071 |
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.