2012 Coders’ Salary Survey: Average pay increases; most coders get 2% to 3% raise

Why This Topic Matters

The report provides a snapshot of compensation trends in medical coding and billing and shows which professional factors are associated with higher pay. It can help readers assess how experience, certification, and workplace setting compare with broader survey results.

Article Sections

1. Survey overview and salary trends

   Introduces the salary survey findings and summarizes broad compensation trends among coding professionals. It also frames the report as a resource for comparing pay and raises across the field.

2. Raises, added responsibilities, and performance review factors

   Describes how pay increases were distributed and the kinds of workplace responsibilities respondents reported taking on. It also outlines the general areas emphasized in annual performance reviews.

3. Education and experience

   Reviews salary patterns by educational background and discusses the role of real-world experience in compensation. It includes comments about training, continuing education, and professional development.

4. Certification leads to raises, higher salaries

   Covers the relationship between professional certification and compensation outcomes. It also notes how credentials and accumulated certifications relate to earnings and advancement.

5. Regional salary differences

   Compares compensation and raise patterns across U.S. regions. It highlights geographic differences in average salary and reported likelihood of receiving a raise.

6. Tips to boost your salary

   Presents broader survey-based observations about factors associated with higher compensation. The section looks at role type, organization size, tenure, and years of experience.