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Medical coding and billing salaries in North Dakota

The median yearly income for North Dakota medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $62,721, 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 North Dakota working in the business of healthcare make an average $85,000 and hold the COC credential, among others.

The top three employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are health systems, hospitals (both outpatient & inpatient depts), and small group practices (2-10 physicians).

Roughly 66.2 percent of healthcare business professionals in North Dakota work remotely, earning an average $61,389. A reported 25 percent work on site, earning an average $63,529, and 8.8 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $70,417.

North Dakota salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 61,538

COC

$ 85,000

CRC

$ 82,500

CPB

$ 83,125

CPMA

$ 65,833

CPPM

$ 62,500

CEMC

$ 70,833

CGSC

$ 57,500

COBGC

$ 57,500

North Dakota salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

High school

$ 57,500

Technical school

$ 49,167

Some college

$ 67,750

Associate's degree

$ 62,500

Bachelor's degree

$ 71,607

North Dakota salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 48,214

2.0-4.0

$ 55,938

5.0-9.0

$ 58,000

10.0-15.0

$ 67,656

16.0-20.0

$ 73,889

21.0-25.0

$ 64,722

26.0-30.0

$ 65,500

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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