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Medical Coder Promotion and Pay

Size Matters

The size of the business where the medical coder is employed affects their salary: those who work for larger employers tend to get paid more. Work schedules, complexity of the coding, and geographical location also impact salary ranges.  East coast regions often pay more than West coast regions, and according to Reed Pew, CEO and President of AAPC, there is an 18 percent difference between non-certified coders and certified coders in wages.

Surveys have now revealed: medical coders with certifications are getting hired and promoted more readily than their non-certified counterparts.

Work Hours and Pay

The nature of this work can lend itself to alternative, or flexible working arrangements, such as part time work, full time work and work from home. The majority of employers, however, expect their medical billing and coding staff to work a standard 40-hour full-time week for which, in most cases, they are paid well. Freelancers often enjoy more flexibility when it comes to their hours, but sometimes work even longer hours than a salaried employee from their own office. Needless to say, the more they work, the more they stand to profit.