Find a Billing and/or Coding Class in Maine
If you are interested in a career in Medical Billing and Coding in Maine then you will be glad to know that the Bureau for Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that the occupation will experience significant employment growth of 13% between 2016 and 2026.
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Top Medical Billing and Coding Schools Maine
| College | Area | Delivery | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Beal College | Bangor | Campus | Visit Site |
| 2. | Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | Campus | Visit Site |
There is no set basic education requirements in Maine for becoming a Medical Biller and/or a Medical Coder. Most employers will prefer a minimum of an associates degree from an accredited school. There are 2 accredited schools in Maine – both are campus based.
The map below shows all Medical Billing and Coding schools in Maine and nearby;
Medical Billing and Coding Salary in Maine
| Average Salary | $38,440 |
| Hourly Wage | $18.48 |
| Top 10% of Earners | $55,760 |
| Bottom 10% of Earners | $26,030 |
Please note: The BLS classifies those working as Medical Billers and Coders as ‘Medical Records and Health Information Technician’.
The average salary for those working in Medical Billing and Coding in Maine is $38,440, 10.2% below the national average, according to the most recent BLS data. This represents an hourly wage of $18.48.
Within Maine the bottom 10% of those working in the career earned $26,030 whilst the top 10% earned $55,760.
There are currently approximately 1,190 persons employed as Medical Billers and Medical Coders in in the state.
The table below breaksdown the average salaries across the main Metro areas in Maine.
| Area | Salary | Hourly Pay | Top 10% | Bottom 10% | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $41,790 | $20.09 | $59,530 | $27,710 | 120 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $40,860 | $19.64 | $58,620 | $28,110 | 420 |
| Bangor, ME | $33,590 | $16.15 | $45,900 | $23,310 | 130 |