What is medical coding specialist salary?

Medical coding specialists are responsible for assigning codes to medical diagnoses and procedures, which are used by insurance companies and other healthcare organizations to determine payment. The salary of a medical coding specialist can vary depending on a number of factors, including experience, location, and employer.

According to the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC), the median annual salary for a medical coding specialist is $52,152. The AAPC also reports that the top 10% of medical coding specialists earn more than $74,000 per year, while the bottom 10% earn less than $38,000 per year.

Medical coding specialists with more experience typically earn higher salaries than those with less experience. For example, the AAPC reports that medical coding specialists with 10 or more years of experience earn a median annual salary of $61,698, while those with less than 5 years of experience earn a median annual salary of $47,890.

Medical coding specialists who work in certain locations also tend to earn higher salaries. For example, the AAPC reports that medical coding specialists in San Francisco, CA earn a median annual salary of $71,510, while those in Birmingham, AL earn a median annual salary of $44,980.

Finally, medical coding specialists who work for certain employers also tend to earn higher salaries. For example, the AAPC reports that medical coding specialists who work for hospitals earn a median annual salary of $56,970, while those who work for physician's offices earn a median annual salary of $50,890.