Industry Highlights - Coding Salary
Date Posted: Thursday,
February 11, 2016
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According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, national hourly rate for a certified coder is $13.90-$29 whereas the hourly rate for overtime ranges between $20-$42 (as per July 2015 data)
- The minimum to maximum annual wage for a certified coder in 2015 has been ranging between $29,450 and $62,100
- According to AAPC, on an annual basis, salaries for certified medical coders increased to an average of $50,775 in 2014
- Specialties such as Neuropsychiatry coding can pay up to $62,000 yearly to experienced ICD-10 coders