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Medical coding and billing salaries in West Virginia

The median yearly income for West Virginia medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $57,775, compared to the South Atlantic region’s overall median income of $64,591.

Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in West Virginia working in the business of healthcare make an average $83,750 and hold the CIC credential, among others.

The top three employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are hospitals (both outpatient & inpatient depts), health systems, and federal health organizations.

Roughly 70.9 percent of healthcare business professionals in West Virginia work remotely, earning an average $60,203. A reported 21.7 percent work on site, earning an average $49,189, and 7.4 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $59,231.

West Virginia salary by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 57,332

COC

$ 56,176

CIC

$ 83,750

CRC

$ 75,313

CPB

$ 50,000

CPMA

$ 82,500

CDEO

$ 72,500

CPPM

$ 60,000

CEMC

$ 62,500

COBGC

$ 52,500

COSC

$ 57,500

CCC

$ 72,500

CEDC

$ 62,500

CIRCC

$ 67,500

West Virginia salary by education

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

Some high school

$ 62,500

High school

$ 53,913

Technical school

$ 52,000

Some college

$ 60,284

Associate's degree

$ 54,643

Bachelor's degree

$ 56,591

Master's degree

$ 84,583

West Virginia salary by experience

Certification + Years Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 43,654

2.0-4.0

$ 47,667

5.0-9.0

$ 54,583

10.0-15.0

$ 55,603

16.0-20.0

$ 75,375

21.0-25.0

$ 72,750

26.0-30.0

$ 56,250

31+

$ 67,708

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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