Medical Records Coder Hourly Rate

Updated: 2 Jun 2012
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$0$12$24$36
Hourly Rate$10.65 - $22.10  
   
Overtime$14.47 - $34.20  
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$0$24K$48K$72K
Bonus$0.00 - $1,983  
   
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$22,918 - $48,994  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 2 Jun 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,687
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Healthcare$11.13 - $22.32
Physician's Office$11.09 - $21.72
Hospital$11.46 - $22.79
Medical Billing & Collection Services$10.61 - $21.78
Medical Office$10.97 - $21.45

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Key Statistics for Medical Records Coder Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
92%
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Male
8%
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Hourly Rate:$12.54 - $18.14 $12.35 - $18.61
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
10%
1-4 years
48%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
15%
20 years or more
6%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 75% dental benefits Dental: 57%
vision benefits Vision: 43% employee benefits None: 22%

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Career Path for Medical Records Coder Jobs

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Medical Records Coder

Salary Range

$22,918 - $48,994
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Medical Coder
$23,210 - $47,150
Medical Billing Specialist
$22,567 - $40,618
Medical Biller
$21,029 - $39,501
 
Common Future Jobs

Medical Records Coder

Salary Range

$22,918 - $48,994
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Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
$25,017 - $56,669
Certified Medical Coder (CMC)
$24,347 - $46,094
Hospital Coder
$29,018 - $60,867
 

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Medical Records Coder Job Description

People with the job title Medical Records Coder typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.

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What is the Average Salary of Medical Coder Jobs?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for medical coding jobs is very good; employment growth is projected to be much faster than average, and many job openings are likely to be available. That’s good news for anyone entering the profession, but what is the average salary of medical coder jobs? The answer will depend on geographical location, work setting, experience level and more. Medical coders are needed in many health care settings, from large hospitals to small clinics. PayScale’s data measuring the Salary of Medical Coder Jobs by Work Setting shows that hospital positions often pay more than medical coding jobs in a private practice or nursing home setting. Of course, at any employment setting, medical coders will generally earn a range of salaries depending on their seniority and level of responsibility. To see how the average medical coding salary increases over time, see the chart showing a Medical Coder Salary by Years Experience.

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