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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 $70,321, compared to the New England region’s overall median income of $70,698.

Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Rhode Island working in the business of healthcare make an average $135,000 and hold the CCC credential, among others.

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

Roughly 65 percent of healthcare business professionals in Rhode Island work remotely, earning an average $70,931. A reported 20 percent work on site, earning an average $73,500, and 15 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $63,750.

Rhode Island salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 70,538

COC

$ 76,250

CRC

$ 88,333

CPB

$ 68,125

CPMA

$ 83,929

CDEO

$ 68,750

CPPM

$ 110,000

CEMC

$ 100,833

CHONC

$ 67,500

COSC

$ 110,000

CCC

$ 135,000

CEDC

$ 62,500

CIRCC

$ 110,000

Rhode Island salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

High school graduate

$ 62,500

Technical school

$ 56,786

Some college

$ 65,114

Associate's degree

$ 67,692

Bachelor's degree

$ 82,333

Master's degree

$ 113,125

Rhode Island salary by experience

Certification + Yrs. Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 53,500

2.0-4.0

$ 51,667

5.0-9.0

$ 61,875

10.0-15.0

$ 78,636

16.0-20.0

$ 71,667

21.0-25.0

$ 104,167

26.0-30.0

$ 97,500

31+

$ 67,500

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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