Medical Coding Services USA 2026 — Rates + Providers
Pricing Models
- Per chart: $2-$8 per chart (varies by complexity)
- Hourly: $25-$75 per hour (specialty-dependent)
- Percentage of collections: 1-3% (typically bundled with billing service)
- FTE model: $40-$80K/year per full-time coder (US-based)
- Offshore model: $15-$35K/year per FTE coder
Coder Credentials to Verify
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) — AAPC
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) — AHIMA
- CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) — AAPC
- CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) — for HCC coding
- Specialty-specific: CIRCC, CCC, CANPC, CCVTC
Common Coding Errors
- Under-coding (loss of legitimate revenue)
- Over-coding (audit risk)
- Missing modifiers
- Wrong laterality
- Missing HCC codes (Medicare Advantage)
- Sequencing errors
Top Medical Coding Service Providers
- Revenant Care (BH/ABA/SUD specialty)
- AAPC Coding (association-affiliated)
- Aviacode
- Sunknowledge
- Access Healthcare
Medical Coding Services · Pricing
– KD, Revenant Care