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Medical coding and billing salaries in Texas

The median yearly income for Texas medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $66,179, 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 Texas working in the business of healthcare make an average $110,000 and hold the CFPC credential, among others.

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

Roughly 68.8 percent of healthcare business professionals in Texas work remotely, earning an average $66,590. A reported 20 percent work on site, earning an average $58,933, and 11.2 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $76,064.

Texas salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 66,665

COC

$ 71,572

CIC

$ 70,357

CRC

$ 70,669

CPB

$ 69,313

CPMA

$ 84,873

CDEO

$ 81,304

CPPM

$ 84,000

CANPC

$ 63,214

CASCC

$ 88,125

CEMC

$ 75,556

CFPC

$ 110,000

CGSC

$ 101,875

CHONC

$ 91,429

COBGC

$ 64,722

COSC

$ 79,063

CCC

$ 71,406

CEDC

$ 71,250

CIRCC

$ 79,333

Texas salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

Some high school

$ 65,833

High school graduate

$ 58,949

Technical school

$ 63,175

Some college

$ 67,218

Associate's degree

$ 66,268

Bachelor's degree

$ 68,588

Master's degree

$ 76,047

Texas salary by experience

Certification + Yrs. Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 48,652

2.0-4.0

$ 53,258

5.0-9.0

$ 61,982

10.0-15.0

$ 70,610

16.0-20.0

$ 73,248

21.0-25.0

$ 77,306

26.0-30.0

$ 79,688

31+

$ 82,028

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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