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Medical coding and billing salaries in Oklahoma

The median yearly income for Oklahoma medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $61,470, compared to the West South Central region’s overall median income of $63,591.

Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Oklahoma working in the business of healthcare make an average $81,875 and hold the CPPM credential, among others.

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

Roughly 58.8 percent of healthcare business professionals in Oklahoma work remotely, earning an average $62,134. A reported 28.5 percent work on site, earning an average $59,051, and 12.7 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $63,750.

Oklahoma salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 61,762

COC

$ 69,211

CIC

$ 72,000

CRC

$ 73,452

CPB

$ 63,056

CPMA

$ 72,656

CDEO

$ 79,500

CPPM

$ 81,875

CANPC

$ 57,500

CASCC

$ 52,500

CEMC

$ 65,313

CFPC

$ 63,500

CGSC

$ 57,500

CHONC

$ 65,833

COBGC

$ 67,500

COSC

$ 62,500

CCC

$ 62,500

CEDC

$ 62,500

Oklahoma salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

Some high school

$ 47,500

High school graduate

$ 54,643

Technical school

$ 58,182

Some college

$ 62,727

Associate's degree

$ 60,291

Bachelor's degree

$ 67,806

Master's degree

$ 69,250

Oklahoma salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 49,444

2.0-4.0

$ 50,595

5.0-9.0

$ 54,909

10.0-15.0

$ 65,189

16.0-20.0

$ 64,444

21.0-25.0

$ 75,556

26.0-30.0

$ 69,853

31+

$ 72,188

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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