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Certified Medical Coder (CMC) Hourly Rate

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Updated: 14 May 2013

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Certified Medical Coder (CMC) 2013 Total Pay (?

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$24,795 - $49,241

(Median)

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49K

MEDIAN: $33,981

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Certified Medical Coder (CMC) Job Listings

Certified Medical Record Coder (on-site positions)

Apr 29

LLM Placements, LLC - Bethesda, MD

We are seeking to hire a full time Certified Medical Record Coder to perform outpatient coding. Candidates... or inconsistencies in medical record documentation... - Indeed

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Certified Medical Coder (32 Hrs/Wk)

Mar 28

NVNA and Hospice - Norwell, MA

for the evaluation of medical record documentation... technical guidance and training on medical coding to Agency staff. The Coder is also responsible for... - Indeed

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Certified Professional Coder, "CPC" Medical Biller

Apr 16

Sound Medical Imaging - Puyallup, WA

Certified professional coder needed at busy outpatient imaging center and interventional pain clinic in Puyallup. Ideal candidate will have at least 3 years... - Indeed

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$11	$22	$33
Hourly Rate	$11.64 - $21.46
Overtime	$15.72 - $32.36

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$22K	$44K	$66K
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,546
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$24,795 - $49,241
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 14 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 301

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Certified Medical Coder (CMC) Tasks

Compile, abstract and maintain patient medical records to document condition and treatment.
Review records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Release information to persons and agencies according to regulations.
Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
Identify, compile and code patient data, using ICD-9-CM and CPT and other standard classification coding systems.

Read more about: Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, Medical Transcriptionists

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Companies and Industries for Certified Medical Coder (CMC) Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Health Care	$11.78 - $22.54
Medical Office	$11.28 - $21.47
Orthopedist's Office	$11.41 - $21.40
Hospital	$12.07 - $22.69
Medical Billing and Collection Services	$10.84 - $21.23

Popular Employers

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Key Statistics for Certified Medical Coder (CMC) Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 95%			Male 5%
Hourly Rate:	$13.23 - $18.57			$15.58 - $24.61

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

44%

5-9 years

19%

10-19 years

21%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	$13.07 - $25.21
Bachelor's Degree	$11.00 - $24.76
Certificate (Cert), Medical Billing & Coding	$11.53 - $19.87
Certificate (Cert)	$11.37 - $17.42

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 74%		Dental: 58%
	Vision: 51%		None: 23%

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