Real Job Titles & Salaries in Medical Billing and Coding (2025 Master List)

If you’ve completed or are considering the CPC + CPB certification, understanding what jobs are actually out there is the key to making your training count. In 2025, certified professionals are earning $60K+ in roles like revenue cycle analysts, auditors, and remote billing consultants. This article breaks it all down with a deep, real-world table of salaries, credentials, and remote-readiness.

This isn’t theory—it’s pulled directly from live job boards and filtered for titles where certification has real weight. Whether you’ve gone through a self-paced medical billing program or are weighing the cost of medical billing training, this guide helps you spot exactly where you stand in the job market today.

Unlike vague career blogs, we’ve matched each job to credential types, salary bands, and progression paths. This includes roles addressed in our medical billing curriculum overview—so you can align your training with your income goals.

Real Job Titles & Salaries in Medical Billing and Coding

Job Title	Salary Range (USD)	Experience Level	Credential Needed	Work Setting	Remote-Friendly	Common Employers	Career Progression
Medical Biller	$38,000 – $52,000	Entry-Level	CPB	Clinic, Hospital	✔	Private Practices, RCM Firms	→ Billing Supervisor → RCM Manager
Medical Coder	$42,000 – $60,000	Entry to Mid	CPC	Hospital, Insurance	✔	Health Systems, Payers	→ Specialty Coder → Coding Manager
Revenue Cycle Analyst	$60,000 – $78,000	Mid-Level	CPC, CPB	Health System	✔	RCM Vendors	→ RCM Lead → Director of Billing
Risk Adjustment Coder	$55,000 – $72,000	Mid-Level	CPC + CRC	Insurance	✔	MA Plans	→ HCC Lead → Risk Auditor
Medical Billing Auditor	$62,000 – $90,000	Senior	CPC + CPMA	RCM Firms	✔	Third-Party Auditors	→ Compliance Manager
Denials Management Specialist	$48,000 – $62,000	Mid-Level	CPB	Billing Teams	✔	Hospitals, Vendors	→ Appeals Lead → Revenue Strategist
Inpatient Coder	$65,000 – $85,000	Advanced	CCS, CPC-H	Hospitals	✔	Academic Centers	→ DRG Validator → Coding Manager
Medical Claims Specialist	$46,000 – $61,000	Entry to Mid	CPB	Insurance	✔	Payers, MACs	→ Claims Analyst
Outpatient Coder	$48,000 – $68,000	Mid-Level	CPC	Clinics	✔	Surgical Centers	→ Specialty Coder → Educator
Credentialing Specialist	$41,000 – $57,000	Entry-Level	None	RCM Depts	✔	Insurance Firms	→ Credentialing Manager
Charge Entry Specialist	$38,000 – $49,000	Entry-Level	None or CPB	Clinics	✔	Medical Groups	→ Payment Poster → Biller
Coding Quality Auditor	$70,000 – $92,000	Advanced	CPC + CPMA	Hospitals	✔	Health Systems	→ Director of Audit
Telehealth Biller	$45,000 – $65,000	Mid-Level	CPB	Remote	✔	Telehealth Startups	→ Remote Billing Supervisor
Surgical Coder	$58,000 – $78,000	Mid-Level	CPC	Surgical Centers	✔	Orthopedic Clinics	→ Coding Lead
Medical Billing Trainer	$60,000 – $80,000	Senior	CPC, CPB	Training Centers	✔	Colleges, AAPC Chapters	→ Education Director
EHR Coding Specialist	$52,000 – $69,000	Mid-Level	CPC	Hospitals	✔	EHR Vendors	→ Workflow Consultant
Health Information Technician	$44,000 – $61,000	Entry to Mid	RHIT, CPC	Clinics	✔	Health Networks	→ HIM Analyst
Accounts Receivable Analyst	$48,000 – $63,000	Mid-Level	CPB	Hospital	✔	Revenue Cycle Teams	→ AR Manager
Coding Instructor	$66,000 – $85,000	Advanced	CPC, CPMA	Online	✔	Training Platforms	→ Curriculum Director
Clinical Coder	$50,000 – $70,000	Mid-Level	CPC	Hospitals	✔	Research Institutions	→ Clinical Documentation Specialist
Medicaid Biller	$43,000 – $62,000	Mid-Level	CPB	RCM Vendor	✔	Government Contractors	→ State Billing Lead
Insurance Verification Specialist	$37,000 – $50,000	Entry-Level	None	Call Centers	✔	Outsource Firms	→ Insurance Analyst

The diversity of job roles shown here proves one thing: medical billing and coding is not just one lane. It spans documentation review, auditing, telehealth integration, and even policy advisory roles. And the faster you get into the system with the right certification, the faster you qualify for roles like coding auditor or revenue cycle consultant—many of which offer remote flexibility.

If you’re wondering whether it’s worth the investment, review this cost analysis guide and compare it against these salaries. The return on training is often achieved in under 12 months. Especially when you're backed by skills covered in our compliance-focused dictionary and real-world salary data.

Still exploring? Dive into our step-by-step certification guide or understand how your background compares with HIM degree alternatives. Every role above is accessible with the right track—and this chart is your career starting point.