What is a medical coder?

Medical Coding in Illinois - What salary does a certified medical coder get in Illinois?

• I also want to know more about the certification you need for a well-paying medical coding career in IL.

• Answer:

  Medical coding salary in Illinois is between $40,000 and $47,000 a year ($14-25/hour). You need a national certification like CPC from AAPC (or CCS-P from AHIMA) to get that kind of salary. In fact, a national certification is one of the main criteria to get a job as a medical coder in the State. But don't worry, CPC is an exam-based credential which means you can get certified by passing the exam in IL. Here's a Google document that explains the certification requirements & salary figures for Illinois: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-gCcNyPzYmcekwweW4wRjlTZkNyeU1ER21MeXJfUQ This information applies to all the major cities, town and neighborhoods in Illinois: • Chicago • Aurora • Rockford • Naperville • Joliet • Springfield • Peoria • Elgin • Waukegan • Cicero • Decatur • Champaign • Evanston • Arlington Heights • Schaumburg