What are the main factors that influence a Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary?

A Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Billing Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $48,823, a Billing Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $58,396, a Certified Billing Coding Specialist (5-7 years)earns $64,652, a Billing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $73,551, a Billing Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $105,204,

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Billing Coding Specialist?

Certified Billing Coding Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Billing Coding Specialist roles are District of Columbia $71,781, California $71,509, Massachusetts $70,556. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Billing Coding Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Certified Billing Coding Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Medical Record Documentation and Coding Review Specialist: $74,390; Medical Record Coding Quality Specialist: $74,360; Billing And Coding Specialist: $74,324; Certified Coding Specialist: $74,324; Medical Coding Specialist III- Certified: $66,290.

Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Certified Billing Coding Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Certified Billing Coding Specialist in Delaware is $65,804 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,786
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,101 to $73,123
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,909

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Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,123	$6,094	$1,406	$35
Average	$65,804	$5,484	$1,265	$32
25th Percentile	$60,101	$5,008	$1,156	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salaries

A Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,823
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,396
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,652
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,551
Expert (over 8 years): $105,204

Levels	Salary
Billing C... Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist	$48,823
Billing C... Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist	$58,396
Certified... Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist	$64,652
Billing S... Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist	$73,551
Billing S... Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist	$105,204

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How Do Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Certified Billing Coding Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,781.
California: $71,509.
Massachusetts: $70,556.

District of Columbia $71,781 California $71,509 Massachusetts $70,556 Washington $70,297 New Jersey $70,271 Alaska $70,180 Connecticut $69,285 New York $68,922

Hawaii $67,762 Rhode Island $67,217 Maryland $66,847 Minnesota $66,342 Colorado $66,147 Illinois $66,082 Oregon $65,836 Delaware $65,655

New Hampshire $65,540 Virginia $65,285 Pennsylvania $64,539 Nevada $64,163 North Dakota $64,040 Michigan $63,846 Wisconsin $63,774 Vermont $63,632

Texas $63,236 Maine $63,210 Arizona $63,172 Ohio $63,126 Georgia $62,530 Indiana $62,232 Wyoming $62,173 Utah $62,082

Iowa $62,043 Kansas $61,732 Louisiana $61,642 North Carolina $61,609 Missouri $61,596 Florida $61,343 Montana $61,207 Nebraska $61,078

Kentucky $61,006 South Carolina $60,747 Tennessee $60,585 Idaho $60,520 New Mexico $60,047 Oklahoma $59,943 Alabama $59,560 South Dakota $58,919

Arkansas $58,569 West Virginia $58,381 Mississippi $57,816

Top Paying Cities for Certified Billing Coding Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $67,950
Little Creek: $67,321
Magnolia: $67,600

Lincoln, DE $67,950 Little Creek, DE $67,321 Magnolia, DE $67,600 Milford, DE $67,950 Marydel, DE $67,068 Millsboro, DE $67,950 Millville, DE $68,403 Milton, DE $67,950

Nassau, DE $67,950 Ocean View, DE $68,403 Rehoboth Beach, DE $68,403 Seaford, DE $67,236 Selbyville, DE $68,403 Smyrna, DE $66,990 Viola, DE $67,600 Woodside, DE $67,405

Bear, DE $66,497 Newark, DE $66,523 Claymont, DE $66,575 Delaware City, DE $66,523 Hockessin, DE $66,575 Kirkwood, DE $66,523 Middletown, DE $66,854 Montchanin, DE $66,575

New Castle, DE $66,575 Odessa, DE $66,945 Port Penn, DE $66,342 Rockland, DE $66,575 Saint Georges, DE $66,523 Townsend, DE $66,847 Winterthur, DE $66,575 Lewes, DE $67,950

Wilmington, DE $66,575 Dover, DE $67,288 Dover Afb, DE $67,444 Bethany Beach, DE $68,403 Bethel, DE $67,236 Bridgeville, DE $67,950 Camden Wyoming, DE $67,360 Cheswold, DE $67,133

Clayton, DE $66,964 Dagsboro, DE $68,403 Delmar, DE $67,236 Ellendale, DE $67,950 Felton, DE $67,950 Fenwick Island, DE $68,403 Frankford, DE $68,403 Frederica, DE $67,950

Georgetown, DE $67,950 Greenwood, DE $67,950 Harbeson, DE $67,950 Harrington, DE $67,950 Hartly, DE $66,932 Houston, DE $67,950 Kenton, DE $66,964 Laurel, DE $67,236

Yorklyn, DE $66,575

Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Billing Coding Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$60,101

Average $65,804/year

$73,123

$5,008

Average $5,484/month

$6,094

$1,156

Average $1,265/week

$1,406

$29

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,123	$6,094	$1,406	$35
Average	$65,804	$5,484	$1,265	$32
25th Percentile	$60,101	$5,008	$1,156	$29

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