Medical Billing & Coding Salary in Vermont - VT

By Jennifer Williams, allied health world Contributing Writer
Published: December, 8 2010

Currently, Vermont has a total population of 613,900. Roughly 3,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed every year; 24% of all deaths each year are caused by cardiac diseases, and another 24% of deaths each year are attributed to invasive cancer. Think about the number of medical records used to document each clinician visit, laboratory test, chemotherapy treatment, consultation, and hospital admission. At this point in time, there are only about 500 medical coders and billers statewide in Vermont. Statistically, there are just not enough professionals in this field to help meet the growing need for healthcare in Vermont.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that, on average, the medical billing and coding salary in Vermont is roughly $32,840, a median of $15.79 per hour. However, the more experienced coders and billers are earning anywhere from $18.32 and $23.01 per hour. While new graduates can expect to earn between $14.63 and $15.79 an hour, it is important to understand that more experience equals more money in this career field.

Here you can find some of the typical salaries for medical coding and billing professionals from the different areas in Vermont:

• Burlington: $34,710
• Southern Vermont: $30,910
• Northern Vermont: $33,020

Income figures courtesy of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics