How much money do medical billers and coders make?
In our 2023 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report, we surveyed around 20,000 medical records specialists — a term that encompasses medical coders, billers, auditors, practice managers, and compliance officers.
The results show that on average, noncertified medical record specialists make $46,321 per year. In contrast, certified medical record specialists earn an average of $56,290 annually — 17.7 percent more than their noncertified colleagues.
AAPC Credential Advantage:
As in past years, the 2024 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report demonstrates that certification pays. Certification is the No. 1 factor influencing medical records specialist incomes.
According to the 2023 Salary Survey results, medical records specialists without certification average $53,749 per year, while certified medical records specialists average $62,689 annually — 16.6 percent more than their noncertified colleagues.
