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How to Become a Medical Biller and Coder

Every route into turning clinical notes into clean claims that actually get paid.

Median pay$61k

Median pay is the midpoint of 52 recent Medical Biller and Coder postings in that index that published a salary range — not a national average.

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Coding certificate, then the CPC

12 months · about $2.9k

  1. 1

    Anatomy, terminology, and ICD-10 coursework

    Months 1–7

    • Medical Terminology
    • HIPAA Compliance
    • Medical Coding
  2. 2

    Pass the CPC and apply

    Months 8–12

    • Medical Billing
    • Insurance Verification
    • EHR Systems

    Certified Professional Coder (CPC) · AAPC · $425 · about 8 months

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Pivot from a clinic front office

18 months · about $925

  1. 1

    Own insurance verification at the front desk

    Months 1–10

    • Insurance Verification
    • HIPAA Compliance
    • EHR Systems
  2. 2

    Self-study coding and certify

    Months 11–18

    • Medical Coding
    • Medical Billing
    • Medical Terminology

    Certified Professional Coder (CPC) · AAPC · $425 · about 8 months

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