What is the average starting salary of a medical biller or coder in 2014?

The average starting salary of a medical biller or coder ranges between $30,000 and about $48,000 as of 2014, depending on the exact job title. For a certified medical biller or coder, the salary is on the higher side of the scale.

For an entry-level non-certified medical billing position, the starting salary averages around $30,000. A certified professional coder position receives a salary of approximately $33,250, and a billing and coding specialist has a median salary of over $1,000 more. The salary levels continue to increase with the amount of education and training received; a certified medical billing and coding specialist position has a median salary around $48,000.