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Medical coding and billing salaries in Rhode Island

The median yearly income for Rhode Island medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $73,611, compared to the New England region’s overall median income of $67,541.

Our 2023 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Rhode Island working in the business of healthcare make an average $155,000 and hold the CPPM credential, among others.

The top employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are hospitals (both outpatient & inpatient depts), and large group practices (50+ physicians).

Roughly 54.3 percent of healthcare business professionals in Rhode Island work remotely, earning an average $68,500. A reported 28.3 percent work on site, earning an average $79,423, and 17.4 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $81,071.

Rhode Island salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 76,214.29

COC

$ 106,250.00

CRC

$ 76,214.29

CPB

$ 57,500.00

CPMA

$ 75,500.00

CDEO

$ 82,500.00

CPCO

$ 102,500.00

CPPM

$ 155,000.00

COSC

$ 57,500.00

CPC-A

$ 55,000.00

CPC-P-A

$ 42,500.00

Rhode Island salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

High School

$ 66,250.00

Technical School

$ 73,000.00

Some college

$ 61,500.00

Associate degree

$ 75,000.00

Bachelor's degree

$ 81,363.64

Master's degree

$ 92,500.00

Rhode Island salary by experience

Certification + Yrs. Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 56,250.00

2.0-4.0

$ 47,500.00

5.0-9.0

$ 67,142.86

10.0-15.0

$ 68,958.33

16.0-20.0

$ 72,500.00

21.0-25.0

$ 102,500.00

26.0-30.0

$ 70,833.33

31+

$ 80,000.00

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 20,000 responses.

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