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Medical coding and billing salaries in Pennsylvania

The median yearly income for Pennsylvania medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $64,792 compared to the Mid Atlantic region’s overall median income of $70,176.

Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Pennsylvania working in the business of healthcare make an average $100,000 and hold the CASCC 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 75 percent of healthcare business professionals in Pennsylvania work remotely, earning an average $65,132. A reported 12.3 percent work on site, earning an average $56,742, and 12.7 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $70,534.

Pennsylvania salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 66,014

COC

$ 74,950

CIC

$ 90,278

CRC

$ 74,855

CPB

$ 53,468

CPMA

$ 85,948

CDEO

$ 81,250

CPPM

$ 83,571

CANPC

$ 63,750

CASCC

$ 100,000

CEMC

$ 73,382

CFPC

$ 65,625

CGSC

$ 63,929

CHONC

$ 74,375

COBGC

$ 72,273

COSC

$ 77,917

CCC

$ 65,313

CEDC

$ 74,375

CIRCC

$ 81,563

Pennsylvania salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

Some high school

$ 47,500

High school graduate

$ 61,851

Technical school

$ 60,224

Some college

$ 64,025

Associate's degree

$ 60,951

Bachelor's degree

$ 70,112

Master's degree

$ 93,700

Pennsylvania salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 45,714

2.0-4.0

$ 50,256

5.0-9.0

$ 60,017

10.0-15.0

$ 66,349

16.0-20.0

$ 73,097

21.0-25.0

$ 81,102

26.0-30.0

$ 84,732

31+

$ 74,464

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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