I just completed my CPC-A certification this month – I’ve updated my resume and I’m ready to start job-shopping with more confidence than before!
But, I need help: I’m stuck on what salary/hourly pay I could/should ask for when I start getting interviews!

By the way, I’m brand new to the medical field – I come from an administrative/customer service/call-center background and my last hourly pay was within the $ 10-13 pay range.

I’ve read statistics online about starting pay in Medical coding being being $ 16-24….would it be wise to ask for the minimum of $ 16 (for full-time or part-time work)? Or should I be more flexible than that? OR should I be more ambitious and ask for more?
Also, what pay range did you yourself ask for? (if you feel comfortable giving that)

Thank you for your help!

P.S., I understand that I may have to get a non-coding job in order to get my foot in the door, and I’m open to doing that as well!